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Mims Davies MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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8 published records · newest first.

Written questions

  • Lewes-uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26951More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential environmental impact of operating the Class 171 diesel fleet on the Uckfield Line.

    Answer: The Secretary of State has not made a specific assessment of the environmental impact of operating the Class 171 diesel fleet on the Uckfield Line. As the line is not electrified, it is for the operator to deploy appropriate rolling stock to deliver servi...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Lewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26950More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will make an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield Line on the reliability and frequency of passenger services.

    Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Lewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26949More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she will make an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield Line on the level of economic growth in Sussex.

    Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Lewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26948More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to make an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield rail line on train reliability.

    Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Lewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26947More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of electrifying the Uckfield rail line on train reliability.

    Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Govia Thameslink RailwayDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26946More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps are being taken to ensure adequate staffing levels on GTR services during peak commuting hours.

    Answer: The Department works closely with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to make sure it has the right number of staff to run a reliable service. With the support of the Department, GTR is increasing the number of Thameslink and Great Northern train drivers by 75...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Lewes-Uckfield Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26945More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for upgrading rail infrastructure on the Uckfield line.

    Answer: A Strategic Outline Business Case was completed by Network Rail in 2021 which considered the positive impact electrifying the Uckfield line would have on train performance and reliability. The scheme was paused by the previous Government in 2022; no furth...

    Answered 11 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Department for Transport: MembersDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17358More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many MP surgeries have Ministers in her Department had with MPs (a) in period July 2024 to January 2025 and (b) since January 2025.

    Answer: The Secretary of State does not hold MP surgeries, she has 1-2-1 meetings as required. The figures for Ministers in the Department are below: MinisterJuly 24 to Jan 25Jan 25 to July 26Lord Hendy3459Lilian Greenwood3490Simon Lightwood1884Keir Mather020

    Answered 15 Jul 2026

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Written questions by answering department

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listAttorney General: 1Attorney General1Cabinet Office: 6Cabinet Office6Department for Business and Trade: 2Department for Business and Trade2Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: 1Department for Business, Innova…1Department for Culture, Media and Sport: 2Department for Culture, Media a…2Department for Education: 1Department for Education1Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 1Department for Energy Security …1Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 1Department for Environment, Foo…1Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: 6Department for Science, Innovat…6Department for Transport: 8Department for Transport8Department for Work and Pensions: 1Department for Work and Pensions1Department of Health and Social Care: 2Department of Health and Social…2Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: 3Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel…3Home Office: 6Home Office6Ministry of Defence: 1Ministry of Defence1Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 1Ministry of Housing, Communitie…1Ministry of Justice: 1Ministry of Justice1Northern Ireland Office: 1Northern Ireland Office1Scotland Office: 1Scotland Office1Treasury: 2Treasury2Wales Office: 8Wales Office8Women and Equalities: 1Women and Equalities1
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.
Department or topicPublished records
Attorney General1
Cabinet Office6
Department for Business and Trade2
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade1
Department for Culture, Media and Sport2
Department for Education1
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs1
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology6
Department for Transport8
Department for Work and Pensions1
Department of Health and Social Care2
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office3
Home Office6
Ministry of Defence1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government1
Ministry of Justice1
Northern Ireland Office1
Scotland Office1
Treasury2
Wales Office8
Women and Equalities1

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