Mike Martin MP: written questions

4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025

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Written questions

RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of reopening closed passenger rail lines.
Answer: This Spending Review shows the government’s commitment to investment in the railways and in schemes that support economic growth. The settlement represents an increase in funding on what has been spent on rail enhancements in recent years. While some key ...
Answered 7 Jul 2025
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Motor Vehicles: Speed GovernorsDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating new cars sold to have speed limiters.
Answer: We currently have no plans to introduce mandatory speed limiters for new vehicles.
Answered 30 Apr 2025
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Railways: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a railcard for (a) civilian police staff and (b) civil servants.
Answer: The Railways Act 1993 requires all train operators to participate in approved discount card schemes for young travellers, disabled passengers and those over 60. These groups are offered discounted travel because it is broadly assumed that, because of age ...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
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Blue Badge SchemeL ApplicationsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) extending and (b) removing the 30-day time limit for completing a blue badge application.
Answer: While there is no time limit for completion of a Blue Badge application in legislation, in order to comply with UK data handling regulations personal data relating to an application on the Blue Badge online application system is deleted after thirty days....
Answered 24 Mar 2025
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Road Works: UtilitiesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing local councils to review applications by utility firms for emergency roadworks in order to determine when the roadworks should take place.
Answer: Emergency works are defined in legislation as works needed to deal with dangers to life and property and so must be carried out urgently. For these, and other urgent works needed to restore customer connections or deal with leaks, permits must be submitte...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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Cycleways: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body has responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the cycle path between Pembury Hospital and Tonbridge.
Answer: Local highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area, including cycle paths. Kent County Council is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the non-motorised user route that r...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
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A21: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people were killed in road traffic collisions on the A21 in Tunbridge Wells constituency in each year since 2019.
Answer: The number of people killed in reported road collisions on the A21 in the Tunbridge Wells constituency in each year since 2019 are shown in the table. The latest year for which data is available is 2023.YearNumber of fatalities2019220202202112022020231
Answered 13 Mar 2025
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A21: LitterDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which body is responsible for clearing litter alongside the A21 in Tunbridge Wells constituency.
Answer: The responsibility for litter clearing on the A21 near Tunbridge Wells, falls to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
Answered 13 Mar 2025
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Buses and Cars: EnginesDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of mandating new cars and buses to have engines which automatically switch off when in traffic.
Answer: Vehicle manufacturers are under legislative and market pressure to deliver fuel-efficient vehicles that produce less carbon dioxide. This encourages the fitment of technologies such as automatic engine start-stop systems. Government sees its role as the s...
Answered 6 Mar 2025
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M25: Road WorksDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the National Highways A3/M25 junction upgrade on RHS Garden Wisley; and whether her Department plans to provide financial compensation to mitig
Answer: The impact of the M25 Junction 10 scheme on the RHS Garden Wisley was discussed and considered during the early stages of the development of the project starting in 2016. Based on the outcome of these engagements, National Highways incorporated mitigation...
Answered 3 Mar 2025
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Southeastern: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with Southeastern Rail on the (a) flexibility and (b) affordability of its fares.
Answer: With the expansion of Pay as You Go with contactless, we will give passengers simpler, easier and more flexible ways to travel, and deliver a Transport for London-style “best price guarantee” for most passengers on the day of travel. Whilst it is our ambi...
Answered 23 Jan 2025
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Stansted Airport: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 21856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the penalties are when the LAeq noise contour threshold at Stansted Airport is exceeded; and who enforces those noise restrictions.
Answer: Stansted Airport’s noise contour limit has been set through a local planning agreement. Enforcement of local planning conditions at Stansted Airport is a matter for the local authority, Uttlesford District Council.
Answered 8 Jan 2025
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A21: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with National Highways on the long-term plans for upgrading the A21.
Answer: National Highways’ South Central Route Strategy recognises the current pressures and future needs of the A21 in Kent particularly around journey time reliability and safety. National Highways will consider the case and priority for further improvements to...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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A21: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department plans to take to monitor the effectiveness of the A21 Safety Package; and what metrics will be used to measure safety improvements.
Answer: National Highways’ South Central Route Strategy recognises the current pressures and future needs of the A21 in Kent particularly around journey time reliability and safety. National Highways will consider the case and priority for further improvements to...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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A21: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the A21 Safety Package will address visibility issues.
Answer: National Highways’ South Central Route Strategy recognises the current pressures and future needs of the A21 in Kent particularly around journey time reliability and safety. National Highways will consider the case and priority for further improvements to...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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A21: Hedges and DitchesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her expected timeline is for (a) hedgegrow maintenance and (b) vegetation clearance along the A21 in the Lamberhurst area.
Answer: National Highways’ South Central Route Strategy recognises the current pressures and future needs of the A21 in Kent particularly around journey time reliability and safety. National Highways will consider the case and priority for further improvements to...
Answered 16 Dec 2024
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Gatwick AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 18006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December 2024 to Question 15980 on Gatwick Airport, whether the previous Secretary of State for Transport met with groups opposing Gatwick Airport expansion.
Answer: The previous Secretary of State for Transport did not meet with groups opposing Gatwick Airport expansion.
Answered 9 Dec 2024
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Gatwick AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December 2024 to Question 15981 on Gatwick Airport, whether the previous Secretary of State for Transport met with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansio
Answer: The previous Secretary of State did not meet with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansion.
Answered 6 Dec 2024
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Blue Badge SchemeDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will take steps to help local authorities speed-up the processing of blue badges.
Answer: The Department for Transport sets the legislation that governs the Blue Badge scheme and provides guidance for local authorities who are solely responsible for administering the scheme, including issuing the badges. There are no timescales set for adminis...
Answered 5 Dec 2024
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Gatwick Airport: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 28 November 2024 to Question 15348 on Gatwick Airport: Noise, what measures the Aviation Night Noise Effects study will use to investigate the potential impact of flight noise on child
Answer: The Aviation Night Noise Effects study has been developed to examine the relationship between exposure to night-time aviation noise and sleep disturbance and annoyance in adults and has not been designed to investigate effects on children.
Answered 5 Dec 2024
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Gatwick AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many times she has met with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansion.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has not met with representatives of Gatwick Airport to discuss the proposed expansion at the airport.
Answered 3 Dec 2024
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Gatwick AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with campaign groups opposing the expansion of Gatwick airport.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Transport has had no discussions with campaign groups opposing the expansion of Gatwick Airport.
Answered 3 Dec 2024
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Gatwick Airport: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on public safety of proposals to expand use of the emergency runway at Gatwick airport for commercial flights.
Answer: A proposal to expand use of the northern runway at Gatwick Airport is currently subject to a live application for a Development Consent Order, which will be determined by my Department. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to comment but all relev...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
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Gatwick Airport: Night FlyingDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of night-time flight noise on wildlife living in Gatwick Airport's flight path.
Answer: A proposal to expand use of the northern runway at Gatwick Airport is currently subject to a live application for a Development Consent Order, which will be determined by my Department. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to comment but all relev...
Answered 3 Dec 2024
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Gatwick Airport: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Civil Aviation Authority on steps to ensure that airspace modernisation around Gatwick airport leads to a reduction in noise levels for residents.
Answer: The department has regular engagement with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to monitor the effective delivery of airspace modernisation and drive forward the environmental benefits of the programme.In its role as independent regulator, the CAA ensures t...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
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Department for Transport	27
Department for Work and Pensions	4
Department of Health and Social Care	38
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	7
Home Office	14
Ministry of Defence	6
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	8
Ministry of Justice	1
Treasury	15

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