James Naish MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Heathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her department has made of the potential impact of a third runway at Heathrow Airport on the economy; and what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the runway on environ
Answer: As part of the recent consultation on the draft Heathrow Expansion National policy statement (now closed) the Department conducted analysis to look at the potential impact of Heathrow Airport expansion on the economy, including the environmental and clima...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration it has given to extending free bus travel for children and young people to other periods of the year.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of affordable and reliable bus services. The Summer Bus Fare Offer was a time-limited scheme designed to help families travel for less this summer.At present, the majority of bus services operate on a commercial ba...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of changing the rules on cross-pavement electric vehicle charging so that residents whose property boundary is more than two metres from the pavement, incl
Answer: In May 2025, the Government amended permitted development rights, removing the 2-metre set back requirement for qualifying off-street electric vehicle charge point installations.Furthermore, the Government is introducing permitted development rights for c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of existing arrangements for enforcing permitted operating hours at private helipads; and what steps she is taking to ensure that helicopter operatio
Answer: The department has not made a formal assessment of the effectiveness of existing arrangements for enforcing permitted operating hours at private helipads. Operating hours for private helipads are generally a matter for the relevant local planning authorit...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicopters: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has plans to review the regulation or guidance relating to emissions from helicopters operating from private helipads, particularly those near residential areas.
Answer: Noise controls for aerodromes are set through the local planning system where appropriate and enforcement is a matter for the local authority. Local authorities also have a duty to monitor air quality in their areas. The International Civil Aviation Organ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicopters: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of existing arrangements for monitoring emissions from helicopters operating from private helipads.
Answer: Noise controls for aerodromes are set through the local planning system where appropriate and enforcement is a matter for the local authority. Local authorities also have a duty to monitor air quality in their areas. The International Civil Aviation Organ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicopters: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the environmental and public health impacts of emissions from helicopters operating from private helipads.
Answer: Noise controls for aerodromes are set through the local planning system where appropriate and enforcement is a matter for the local authority. Local authorities also have a duty to monitor air quality in their areas. The International Civil Aviation Organ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on aviation safety posed by orbital reflector satellites.
Answer: There is currently no evidence to suggest that orbital reflector satellites pose a material risk to UK aviation safety. The Government continues to assess emerging technologies that may affect the safety of UK aviation operations.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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