Melanie Onn MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

HM CoastguardDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on maintaining operational readiness and emergency response capability following the introduction of the new Coastguard Rescue Officer operat
Answer: Public safety remains our priority. Contingency plans are in place to enable the continuation of maritime and coastal search and rescue. Alongside the Coastguard Rescue Service, HM Coastguard will continue to draw upon the full UK Search and Rescue system...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time is for (a) inspections, (b) approvals and (c) responses to correspondence from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency relating to fishing vessels.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the performance of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in its regulation of the UK fishing fleet.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Driving Tests: ConductDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's complaints procedures for candidates who experience inappropriate behaviour from driving examiners.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has a published complaints process which enables driving test candidates to raise concerns about the standard of service they have received, including the behaviour of driving examiners. Complaints about driv...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Railways: LincolnshireDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the frequency of the cancellation of services on the Barton Line; and what steps are being taken to address this.
Answer: We recognise that recent performance on the Barton Line has been below what passengers rightly expect. The Department is aware that East Midlands Railway (EMR) is working to improve train performance on this route. To achieve this, EMR: Introduced a revis...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
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Driving Instruction: LicensingDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of delays to the renewal of vocational licenses by the DVLA on the finances of professional drivers.
Answer: Straightforward applications for vocational driving licences are being processed within normal turnaround times of ten working days. Driving licence applications where a medical condition(s) must be investigated before a licence can be issued can take lon...
Answered 12 Dec 2025
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Bridges: Great GrimsbyDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to support North East Lincolnshire Council to complete the long-overdue repairs and re-open Corporation Bridge in Great Grimsby.
Answer: The Department is committed to supporting local authorities in maintaining and renewing the local highway network, which is why by 2029/30, the Government will commit over £2 billion annually in local highways maintenance funding, doubling funding since c...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
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Railway Stations: Market RasenDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with National Rail and LNER on alternative platform solutions at Market Rasen on the Lincoln to Cleethorpes East Coast line.
Answer: With rail infrastructure and passenger services being brought together as we progress towards Great British Railways, we expect a fresh assessment of the business case to be made. The aspirations of local communities and stakeholders are noted and will be...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
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Railway Stations: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that rail companies maintain (a) station ramps and (b) boarding equipment to safe standards for passengers using wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Answer: All train and station operators must develop an Accessible Travel Policy, approved by the Office of Rail and Road. This requires operators to ensure that they make ramps that are fit for purpose, (either at the station or on board the train) to facilitate...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
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Motor Vehicles: TestingDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 November 2025 to Question 85197 on Motor Vehicles: Testing, what steps her Department is taking to support small and independent MOT testing stations in managing operational costs.
Answer: Independent MOT garages are a cornerstone of our testing regime, and their contribution to delivering high-quality MOT tests is greatly valued. Their efforts do not go unnoticed and play a crucial role in ensuring our roads remain safe for all users.I und...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
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Motor Vehicles: TestingDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to encourage competition between independent MOT testing garages and large national chains.
Answer: The MOT is a vital part of the regulations that keep our roads safe, and I greatly appreciate the work of skilled mechanics in both independent garages and larger businesses that are essential to testing. It is one of the strengths of our testing regime t...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
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Attorney General	1
Department for Business and Trade	3
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	2
Department for Education	17
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	3
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	7
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	1
Department for Transport	11
Department for Work and Pensions	8
Department of Health and Social Care	15
Home Office	8
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	5
Ministry of Justice	2
Scotland Office	1
Treasury	6

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