Martin Vickers MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Cyprus: Missing PersonsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Cypriot authorities on both sides to reveal the locations of buried missing people.
Answer: We share the concerns of both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities over the missing persons following the events of 1974. We support the crucial work being undertaken by the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) by enabling them to wor...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCyprusForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking as Guarantor of Cyprus’s independence and territorial integrity to help reunite the island.
Answer: The UK remains committed to supporting the UN efforts to reach a Cyprus Settlement and we are actively engaging all parties to encourage the flexibility needed to return to talks. In addition, we support a range of confidence building measures in Cyprus t...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordFamagustaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Turkish counterpart on the return of Famagusta to its former inhabitants on the 50th anniversary of its capture.
Answer: The UK supports the numerous United Nations Security Council Resolutions covering the issue of Varosha, Famagusta, alongside the related 2021 UNSC Statement. Property remains one of the most complex issues of the status quo in Cyprus. Ultimately, the most...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCyprus: Visits AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to visit Cyprus.
Answer: Cyprus is a key partner of the UK and our relationship has never been stronger. Our shared history, close people-to-people links and common values, including as members of the Commonwealth, lead us to co-operate across a broad range of priority areas. I s...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCyprus: TurkeyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Turkish counterpart on reducing the number of Turkish troops stationed in Cyprus.
Answer: The UK actively supports peace and stability in Cyprus as a leading troop contributor to United Nations Peacekeeping Force In Cyprus (UNFICYP) and through our support for the UN-led process to reach a comprehensive Cyprus Settlement. We believe this remai...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCyprus: TurkeyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Turkish counterpart on negotiations on a peaceful, comprehensive, and long-lasting solution to reunite divisions over Cyprus.
Answer: The UK is committed to supporting UN efforts to reach a Cyprus Settlement within the existing parameters of a Bi-zonal, Bi-communal Federation with political equality. We engage all parties in support of this. I raised this with my Turkish counterpart on ...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: Energy SupplyDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress Network Rail has made on the cost reviews taking place to deliver power supply improvements on the (a) West and (b) East Coast Main Line.
Answer: The Government is currently reviewing the position it has inherited on rail infrastructure and will consider how we address power supply issues. We will set out our plans in due course.
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLondon North Eastern Railway: SubsidiesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the forecast subsidy to support London and North Eastern Railway in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025.
Answer: LNER’s subsidy forecasts for 2024/25 and 2025/26 are commercially sensitive. Details of LNER’s accounts from previous years can be found in the published statutory accounts.
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLondon North Eastern Railway: PassengersDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Network Rail on the (a) under-utilisation of some London North Eastern Railway services on the East Coast Main Line and (b) comparative potential merits of awarding those rails
Answer: The Department regularly monitors levels of passenger demand on LNER services which help inform timetable planning decisions on the East Coast Mainline. Network capacity is a matter for Network Rail to assess according to their criteria. The Secretary of ...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLondon North Eastern Railway: PassengersDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will ensure that seat utilisation of London and North Eastern Railway services on key routes are taken into account before permitting Network Rail to issue a restricted capacity notice for the East Coast
Answer: The Department regularly monitors levels of passenger demand on LNER services which help inform timetable planning decisions on the East Coast Mainline. Network capacity is a matter for Network Rail to assess according to their criteria.
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordEast Coast Main LineDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make (a) an estimate of the proportion of London and North Eastern Railway services with limited stops that operate with under 65% seat occupancy and (b) a comparative assessment of the potential me
Answer: The Department continues to work with the rail industry to ensure the design of timetable meets stakeholders needs and makes effective use of infrastructure. If an Open Access operator wishes to compete with a contracted operator, such as LNER, it is free...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordTrains: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential role of newly approved open access services in supporting British train (a) manufacturing, (b) assembly and (c) supply chains.
Answer: Privately owned and run open access operators can play a significant role in supporting UK train manufacturers, assemblers and their UK supply chains and are an important source of potential orders, both for new and cascaded rolling stock. It remains a m...
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordLondon North Eastern Railway: PassengersDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the percentage seat utilisation per mile on London and North Eastern Railway services to (a) York, (b) Leeds and (c) Newcastle.
Answer: LNER services have a high rate of seat utilisation which is comparable to or better than other inter-city long distance franchised operators. However, seat utilisation varies throughout the day as LNER make effective use of track capacity by running longe...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRenewable Energy: ImportsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing imports of renewable energy.
Answer: In 2023, imports via interconnectors provided 10.2% of gross UK electricity supply, highlighting the key role that they already play. Imports via interconnectors can provide access to lower-cost electricity for GB consumers, reduce the need to dispatch hi...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordForeign Investment in UK: Yorkshire and the HumberTreasuryTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2807More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps she is taking to help attract foreign direct investment into green industries in the (a) Humber and (b) UK.
Answer: The Treasury will continue to develop policy that supports investment in partnership with business. Investment is at the heart of this Government’s growth mission and essential to increasing the number of jobs and improving productivity across the country...
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHydrogen: ProductionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 2806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of meeting the 6GW green hydrogen production target by using local electrolysis; and if he will make an assessment of the potential
Answer: Government supports multiple hydrogen production pathways that meet our Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard and funding eligibility criteria. These are reviewed regularly. The Energy Act 2023 enables support for hydrogen production via Government funding or a le...
Answered 9 Sept 2024
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