Jerome Mayhew MP: written questions
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Department for Transport: CarsDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to WPQ 1283, what proportion of car hires made by her Department through Enterprise in the last 12 months were for a duration of (a) 5 days or fewer and (b) more than 5 days; and what estimate she has
Answer: The DfT does not hold this information.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many full-time equivalent driving examiners recruited by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency were (a) in post and (b) delivering practical car driving tests in April 2026.
Answer: In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests.The national average waiting time (when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) for a ...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time for a practical car driving test was in April 2026.
Answer: In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests.The national average waiting time (when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) for a ...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: AviationCabinet OfficeTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3824More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 10 February 2026 to Question 108240 on Government Departments: Aviation, which Minister commissioned a helicopter through the Cabinet Office Central Travel Contract.
Answer: The Prime Minister’s Office commissioned the helicopter through the Cabinet Office Central Travel Contract.Ministerial travel is carefully considered to ensure both efficiency and the interests of the taxpayer are prioritised.While the Cabinet Office can ...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChris GibbDepartment for TransportTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 28 April 2026 to Question HL16577 on Chris Gibb, whether Ministers requested that termination.
Answer: Ministers did not request the termination of Chris Gibb’s appointment.
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Public RelationsDepartment for TransportTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026 to Question 127540 on Network Rail: Public Relations, whether the (a) Office of Rail and Road, (b) Great British Railways and (c) DFT Operator hires external (i) pu
Answer: The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is an independent regulator and decisions about the use of external support is a matter for its Board.ORR uses external support where necessary to supplement internal capability and ensure effective delivery of its statut...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleDepartment for TransportTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 127281 on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, on what date the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole high penalty charge trial was appr
Answer: On 17 July 2025, the Secretary of State approved Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s request, following local people’s concerns, to trial higher level penalty charges, subject to certain criteria being met. These included confirmation of suffici...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: TaxationTreasuryTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3820More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has received representations from shipping companies, shipowners and maritime advisers on the potential impact of changes to the non-domicile tax regime on the relocation of (a) maritime businesses and (
Answer: The Government is committed to addressing unfairness in the tax system, so that everyone who makes their home in the UK pays their taxes here.That is why the Government removed the outdated concept of domicile status from the tax system from April 2025 an...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLondon North Eastern Railway: Travel InformationDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress LNER has made on replacing passenger information screens at York and Newcastle stations since 17 December 2025; and what steps she is taking to enhance passenger information across LNER-managed st
Answer: London Northeastern Railway (LNER) has completed the roll out of the very latest colour customer information screens, that also feature British Sign Language, on the main departure boards at York and Newcastle stations. LNER will replace customer informat...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSouth Western Railway: TimetablesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress SWR has made towards building a new timetable with public consultation in autumn 2026.
Answer: SWR plan to consult on their future timetable proposals with stakeholders and passengers during Autumn 2026.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTransPennine Express: StaffDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what percentage increase there has been in station staffing levels on TransPennine Express services since 17 December 2025.
Answer: Since December 2025 headcount has remained static at TransPennine Express-managed stations, at 183 members of staff, minus any turnover during periods while any vacancies were recruited for.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNetwork Rail: Public RelationsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to Question 127540, on Network Rail: Public Relations, if he will list the individual firms or contractors who were hired as part of the Stakeholder Engagement Ser
Answer: Lexington Communications Limited were awarded the contract for Stakeholder Engagement Services in 2021.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: DatabasesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many local authorities have signed up to the National Parking Platform.
Answer: 23 local authorities have signed up to the National Parking Platform, including most recently Birmingham City Council.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBlue Badge Scheme: ADHDDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance has been given to local authorities on the awarding of Blue Badges to individuals with self-diagnosed ADHD.
Answer: The Blue Badge scheme is a vital lifeline for many disabled people, supporting their independence and access to everyday activities. The scheme is open to eligible people irrespective of whether they are travelling as a driver or as a passenger. The Blue ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: Immigration ControlsHome OfficeTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which UK airports with international flights do not have eGates.
Answer: Border Force currently has 293 eGates in operation across ports in the UK; on account of operational sensitivity, we do not disclose the number of eGates at specific ports. To support the further growth of our operational capacity, we are looking to deplo...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving under InfluenceDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the lower drink driving threshold on the number of individuals who may be over the new lower limit when they drive a car the next day after consuming alco
Answer: The Government recently consulted on the general principle of lowering the drink drive limit in England and Wales. The consultation has now closed and the Government is considering responses, which will inform next steps.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern: Rolling StockDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120876, for each Northern Trains route in each of the last 18 months, how many services were operated with fewer carriages than planned; and what percen
Answer: DFT Operator expects operators to provide appropriate capacity in response to expected demand and holds operators to account for short -formed services. While DFT Operator generally monitors levels of short formation at an operator level every four weeks,...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: NationalisationDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the estimated mobilisation and due diligence costs of rail franchise transfers include the (a) renegotiation and (b) absorption of Police Service Agreements; and whether the ongoing costs of public sect
Answer: As train operating companies move into public ownership they will continue to enter into Police Service Agreements (PSAs) with the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA), and we do not expect any change to the existing funding arrangements. The BTPA wi...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3324More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the evidential basis is for the determination on whether to include the proposed (a) implementation date, (b) scope and (c) mileage tariffs for the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty scheme in the consultation; and w
Answer: The Chancellor considers a wide range of evidence when taking decisions on tax policy. The eVED consultation published at Budget 2025 sought views on aspects of the tax design and implementation. As part of the consultation, the government sought evidence...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is taking to reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of (a) its digital data centres and (b) Swansea estate; and how much public money is allocated
Answer: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency decarbonisation projects are considered on the basis of their life cycle replacement and technical improvements to make systems more resilient with improved monitoring. The table below shows the projects currently antic...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEast West Rail: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, if she will provide a breakdown of the specific programmes the East West Rail is undertaking to achieve its Net Zero target by 2050; and what t
Answer: East-West Rail will support Britain’s transition to an overall net zero carbon economy by creating a net zero passenger railway by 2050, using hybrid battery-electric trains. EWR Co will also endeavour to reduce embodied emissions (which are those that re...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what activities GBRX has completed since its establishment in 2025; how much her Department has spent to date on GBRX; and what expenditure her Department projects for GBRX over the next five years.
Answer: GBRX was established by Network Rail in 2025 to address barriers to the adoption of strategic technologies and to support more joined‑up working as the rail sector moves towards Great British Railways. Since its establishment, GBRX established the AI Advi...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: BirminghamDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has awarded the contract for the procurement of the Washwood Heath Depot for HS2.
Answer: The contract for The Washwood Heath Depot and Network Integrated Control Centre was awarded on 30th April 2026 to the TWA Joint Venture comprising Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Limited and Aureos Rail Limited.
Answered 29 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCycling and Walking: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's planned timetable is for publishing the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy 3.
Answer: We will be publishing the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy shortly.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 19 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 121843, what DVSA's planned timetable is for providing further information on the online booking process before the changes to driving test booking rule
Answer: Further information on the changes to the booking process was first published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency on GOV.UK, 9 December 2025. Further updates have been published up to the 12 May 2026, when the changes to who can book a test were in...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
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