James Cartlidge MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Marks Tey Station: LiftsDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of installing a passenger lift at Marks Tey station.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities. Marks Tey has step free access to all platforms but not between platforms. It was nominated for the Acce...
Answered 14 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordA14: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to review the effectiveness of National Highways' deployment of traffic officers on the A14 during serious accidents.
Answer: The police manage all incidents on the A14. National Highways is informed by the police of all incidents on the A14 and provides traffic officer support for serious incidents when a unit is available to attend.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRoads: SuffolkDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of MAERSK’s decision to relocate all UK operations from the Port of Felixstowe on (a) the surrounding road network, (b) Orwell Bridge and (c) Copdock Inter
Answer: Changes to shipping schedules and ports of call is standard practice within the shipping and ports market, with changes to shipping alliances being cyclical. At this time, it is not clear that the relocation of Maersk’s 2M Alliance operations away from Fe...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRoads: IpswichDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the time taken for a decision to be made in relation to (a) the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement and (b) upgrades to Haughley Rail Junction on the (i) Orwe
Answer: The 2022 Outline Business Case for the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement (EACE) forecast that the scheme would lead to 98,000 fewer lorry journeys every year, implying benefits to the Ipswich road network. Despite its public statements of support, the previou...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: East of EnglandDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to expedite the approval process for (a) the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement and (b) upgrades to the Haughley Rail Junction.
Answer: Despite its public statements of support, the previous government made no funding available for the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement (EACE) or upgrades to Haughley Junction. The Chancellor has been clear about the state of the nation's finances and has launc...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: South SuffolkDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 17027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of bus services in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will introduce the Buses Bill to put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right acro...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: South SuffolkDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will estimate the number of passengers in South Suffolk constituency for whom the £2 bus fare cap has been applied.
Answer: The £2 fare cap was launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) on 1 January 2023.The DfT published an interim report in September 2023 setting out emerging trends in key outcomes from the first two months of the scheme. The report is available on GOV....
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has for the £2 bus fare cap beyond December 2024.
Answer: Delivering reliable and affordable public transport services for passengers is one of the government’s top priorities as we know how important this is for passengers and for local growth. The Department for Transport is looking at the future of the £2 far...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOrwell Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of maintenance works on the Orwell Bridge being scheduled as part of Highways England’s Significant Structures Scheme on traffic flows in that area.
Answer: National Highways recognises the importance of the Orwell Bridge and the impact its closure will have for residents and the local economy. The planning for the replacement of the bridge’s bearings is currently at the preliminary design phase, part of whic...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOrwell Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for funding remedial work on the Orwell Bridge, Suffolk; and if she will take steps to accelerate the provision of that funding.
Answer: The replacement of all 4 bridge joints on Orwell Bridge had been included within a scheme of planned works scheduled for construction starting in 2027. Due to the recent failure of one of the two westbound joints, National Highways is accelerating the rep...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOrwell Bridge: ClosuresDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the economic impact of (a) part and (b) full closures of the Orwell Bridge, Suffolk.
Answer: National Highways has not conducted specific economic impact assessments for either partial or full closures of the Orwell Bridge. The decision to close the bridge, whether due to unplanned events or for planned maintenance, prioritises safety. Such closu...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordA12 and A14: SuffolkDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to help tackle congestion at Copdock Junction of the A14 and A12 in Suffolk.
Answer: Proposed improvements to Junction 55 of the A14, Copdock Junction remain under consideration for delivery in a future Road Investment Strategy.
Answered 3 Sept 2024
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