Jerome Mayhew MP: written questions 2026
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Prisons: Electric VehiclesMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8602More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has set a target for the installation of electric vehicle charging points across the prison estate; and how many charging points have been installed to date.
Answer: The Department has not set a specific target for installation of electric vehicle changing points in prisons. However, the Ministry of Justice has already installed over 250 charging points across the prison estate with plans to install more in the future...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPortsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential for UK ports to support increased dual-use civilian and military capability; and whether her Department is working with the Ministry of Defence on port resilience a
Answer: Through the Home Defence Programme, the Government is implementing an additional layer of defence, security and resilience planning to ensure close alignment of military and civilian effort.The Department for Transport is working with the Ministry of Defe...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4297 on Driving Tests: Offices, which driving test centres were (a) added to, (b) removed from and (c) ceased conducting practical car driving tests between 1 J
Answer: As of 1 June 2026, when compared to the driving test centres (DTC) in operation as of 1 July 2024, there were 12 test centres that had either opened, closed or ceased conducting car practical driving tests. These are shown in the table below and includes ...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCentre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Expert Advisory PanelDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 3807, how many times the CCAV Expert Advisory Panel has met since May 2024; and on how many occasions Unite the Union was present.
Answer: The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) Expert Advisory Panel has met six times since May 2024. The Panel membership was revised in 2025 to reflect a shift in focus to implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. Unite the Union joined th...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 3329 on Electric Vehicles: Grants, what proportion of vehicles purchased with support from the Electric Car Grant have been manufactured in the United Kingdom.
Answer: This information is not held by the Department because some eligible models are manufactured in more than one location. The Department is unable to provide a per model breakdown of vehicles supported through the Electric Car Grant due to commercial sensit...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 5014 on Driving Licences: Health, what the average processing time was for medical driving licence renewal applications in (a) January, (b) February, (c) March,
Answer: The table below shows the average number of working days taken to process medical driving licence applications for both group 1 (cars and motorcycle) and group 2 (lorry and bus) applications. MonthGroup 1Group 2January 202659.742.5February 202671.446.3Mar...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAviation: CrewDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 3885 on Aviation: Crew, whether mutual recognition of UK pilot licences forms part of the Government's discussions with the EU on strengthening the UK-EU relati
Answer: The Government has reset our relations with European partners in order to improve our economic and security cooperation following Brexit. We are committed to a constructive, and forward-looking relationship with the EU on aviation safety, including seekin...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Voluntary WorkDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consultation the Maritime and Coastguard Agency undertook with a) Coastguard Rescue Officers, b) coastal communities, c) island communities and d) local resilience forums before introducing the revised vol
Answer: There has been significant engagement with the Coastguard Rescue Service over the past few months leading up to and since the Court of Appeal judgement, on the implications for the service, and since the changes to the model were communicated to members. ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCumbrian Coast Line: TunnelsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 1278, whether Network Rail has submitted the necessary permit applications to (a) the Environment Agency and (b) the Coal Authority for the permanent repair wor
Answer: Network Rail and the Mining Remediation Authority are currently undertaking further modelling work, so have not yet submitted applications for all of the necessary permits to undertake the repair works in Bransty Tunnel. This modelling work is expected to...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 LineDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 3549 on High Speed 2 Line, when she expects the updating of the HS2 programme business case and the resetting of the benefits baseline to be completed; and whet
Answer: DfT and HS2 Ltd are currently in the process of updating the programme business case and resetting the benefits baseline in line with the ongoing programme reset, which should be complete by Spring 2027. The programme benefits and how HS2 will realise the...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the introduction of the Highways (Financing) Bill and the transition of the Lower Thames Crossing to a Regulated Asset Base model, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of speci
Answer: The project follows the standard Five Case Model used for government business cases, involving rigorous scrutiny and appraisal in line with Department for Transport standards and HM Treasury Green Book principles. The economic dimension assesses the econo...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSizewell C Power Station: StaffDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to paragraph 3.12 of the National Audit Office report Sizewell C (HC 33), published in May 2026, what the funding model is for the proposed workforce academy.
Answer: The Sizewell C project is being funded through the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model. Detailed questions about the delivery of Sizewell C, including funding arrangements for the proposed workforce academy, are matters for Sizewell C Ltd. Sizewell has said ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Shopping: Electric BicyclesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to strengthen market regulation and accountability for online marketplaces regarding the sale of non-EAPC electric bikes and high-powered conversion kits.
Answer: Existing regulations require all e-bikes and conversion kits to be safe when they are placed on the market. Government is committed to modernising the UK’s product safety framework and has launched a consultation that includes proposals to introduce stron...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many service cancellations by each state-owned Train Operating Company since January 2024 were attributed primarily to short-notice staff sickness or unavailability of crew.
Answer: The Department does not routinely hold data on service cancellations broken down to the level of detail requested, such as those specifically attributed to short-notice staff sickness or crew availability.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: InnovationDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Audit Office report Innovation in Transport cited in the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5446, what central mechanisms her Department uses to track and evaluate the number of bu
Answer: Business cases are reviewed by the appropriate investment board. The business cases are assessed in line with the principles set out in the Green Book. A proportionate and flexible approach enables the department to use the most appropriate methodology to...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 4292, if she will list the specific automotive manufacturers, industry trade bodies, and consumer groups that have submitted representations requesting an accel
Answer: The Government keeps the ZEV Mandate under continual review, to ensure it remains fit for purpose, with ongoing engagement across the automotive and charging sectors. We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027,...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNetwork Rail: BiodiversityDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the total projected expenditure required by Network Rail to achieve a 4 per cent biodiversity net gain by December 2029; and how much of that funding has been formally a
Answer: It is not possible to separate the cost of achieving 4 per cent biodiversity net gain by December 2029 from the cost of general planned management activity on Network Rail’s estate, as progress towards biodiversity net gain is not a discrete activity with...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriverless Vehicles: Disability and Older PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what specific guidance her Department has issued to operators joining the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme to help ensure that services are (a) fully accessible to and (b) meet the needs of older and disabled
Answer: My department has established an external Accessibility Advisory Panel to guide the development of policies and non-statutory guidance relating to the accessible deployment of Automated Passenger Services (APS). The Panel has been tasked with shaping guid...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordThameslink Line: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the completion schedule is for the deep cleaning, minor repairs, and toilet resurfacing across all 115 Class 700 units on Thameslink: and what anti-graffiti measures are being introduced during this refres
Answer: On 31 May 2026, the Thameslink Service transferred into public ownership to deliver more reliable, passenger-centred services across the network. As part of a programme of planned improvements, the train operator is wrapping Thameslink train toilets with ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordA47: Dual CarriagewaysDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what was the cost to the public purse of (a) scheme design and development, (b) environmental surveys, (c) ground investigations, (d) land acquisition, (e) legal and planning costs, (f) consultancy costs and (g
Answer: National Highways is unable to provide the breakdown of costs for this scheme under these headings as they have categorised costs by stage. Regarding land acquisition, National Highways had incurred £1.343 million in land costs for the A47 Wansford to Sut...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: ShippingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many unresolved (a) technical and (b) compliance queries his Department has identified relating to the maritime extension of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme; and what steps his Department
Answer: The Government has built a high-quality digital-first system with an online emissions monitoring and reporting platform that has embedded guidance for the whole process. Free voluntary onboarding has been available since November 2025 for at least 96% of ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: Public ConsultationDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that local authority highways consultations are representative of the wider motoring public in circumstances where response rates comprise a statistically minor pro
Answer: Local authorities are responsible for designing and delivering consultation on highways schemes, reflecting the needs of their local areas. However, the Department provides guidance to support robust and inclusive engagement. The Department’s statutory gu...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShopliftingHome OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 900281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in levels of shoplifting.
Answer: The level of shop theft remains unacceptable. But our action to restore neighbourhood policing is making a difference – including delivering more than 3,100 additional police officers and PCSOs into neighbourhood roles since March 2025.There are signs the...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many driving examiners ceased to practice in (a) April 2026 and (b) May 2026.
Answer: In April 2026, 8.73 full-time equivalent driving examiners left the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. The data for May is still being finalised and will be available later in June.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of rail journeys used fully digital tickets in (a) April 2026 and (b) May 2026.
Answer: The approximate proportion of tickets fulfilled as Digital Tickets for April and May 2026 are: April-26May-26Digital86%86%Non Digital14%14%
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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