Munira Wilson MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Aviation: TaxationDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the New Economic Foundation's publication entitled Flying Fair: Modernising the air transport tax system, published in June 2025.
Answer: Aviation taxation is a matter for the Treasury. The Chancellor announced changes to Aviation Passenger Duty (APD) in the October 2024 Budget to ensure the aviation industry continues to contribute its fair share to public finances. The Treasury also recen...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the affordability of rail fares in (a) Twickenham constituency and (b) London.
Answer: We are overhauling the fares and ticketing system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare, with the move to Great British Railways passengers will be able to receive a more consistent offer...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 56345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of Heathrow Airport's regulatory framework.
Answer: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) determines the specific regulatory model for Heathrow independently of Government. The CAA’s primary duty in setting the price cap at Heathrow is to protect consumers’ interests. Officials are working closely with the CA...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that plans for Heathrow’s expansion do not result in increased costs for passengers.
Answer: It is important to the Department that airport expansion is delivered in a way which ensures minimal cost to the consumer.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) determines the specific regulatory model for Heathrow independently of Government. The CAA’s prima...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to undertake a comprehensive review of Heathrow’s economic regulation before a final decision on a third runway is made.
Answer: It is important to the Department that airport expansion is delivered in a way which ensures minimal cost to the consumer.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) determines the specific regulatory model for Heathrow independently of Government. The CAA’s prima...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many civil servants are working on Heathrow expansion.
Answer: The Chancellor announced on 29 January that the government supports expansion that is in line with our legal, environmental and climate obligations and has invited proposals for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, to be brought forward by the summer. As t...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordNight Flying: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she will publish the Aviation Night Noise Effects report.
Answer: The Aviation Night Noise Effects study is expected to conclude later this year and we intend to publish the report as soon as possible once it has been reviewed.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: ConstructionDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set a minimum acceptable level of noise for Heathrow expansion proposals.
Answer: The government supports airport expansion and has invited proposals for a third runway at Heathrow. It expects any proposals to be brought forward by the summer and is clear that any scheme must be delivered in line with the UK’s legal, climate and enviro...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to update health costs of noise impacts in Transport Appraisal Guidance.
Answer: TAG, or Transport Analysis Guidance, provides information on the role of transport modelling and appraisal. We keep our guidance and values under review with the aim of ensuring that they are based on the best available evidence and meet the needs of deci...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to establish an independent noise authority.
Answer: The Government is committed to a strong aviation noise policy and funds the Civil Aviation Authority to provide noise advisory functions, including provision of best practice on noise mitigation, as well as funding two major noise studies. There are no cu...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: ConstructionDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the number of primary schools which will be exposed to noise pollution from Heathrow expansion proposals above (a) 45dB, (b) 51dB and (c) 54dB.
Answer: The government supports airport expansion and has invited proposals for a third runway at Heathrow. It expects any proposals to be brought forward by the summer and is clear that any scheme must be delivered in line with the UK’s legal, climate and enviro...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to prevent bots booking driving tests.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) keeps Britain moving, safely and sustainably by:Regulating the driver training industry and conducting theory and practical driving tests on goods vehicles, motorcycles and cars.Testing heavy goods vehicles a...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: Waiting ListsDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the backlog of driving tests.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) keeps Britain moving, safely and sustainably by:Regulating the driver training industry and conducting theory and practical driving tests on goods vehicles, motorcycles and cars.Testing heavy goods vehicles a...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Standards AgencyDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the DVSA.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) keeps Britain moving, safely and sustainably by:Regulating the driver training industry and conducting theory and practical driving tests on goods vehicles, motorcycles and cars.Testing heavy goods vehicles a...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAirports: National Policy StatementsDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timeline is for publishing a new Airports National Policy Statement.
Answer: The government supports airport expansion and has invited proposals for a third runway at Heathrow. It expects any proposals to be brought forward by the summer and is clear that any scheme must be delivered in line with the UK’s legal, climate and enviro...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAviationDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many times the Aviation Futures Forum has met.
Answer: The Department for Transport launched the new Aviation Futures Forum, uniting ministers and industry leaders to deliver the government's missions and strengthen the sector. The forum has met once since its launch on 19 March 2025.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: BiofuelsDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the proportion of farmland that will be used to produce alternative aviation fuels in (a) 2030, (b) 2040 and (c) 2050.
Answer: The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate introduced in January 2025 sets targets for the future supply of low carbon alternatives to fossil fuels used in aviation. The scheme only supports SAF made from sustainable wastes or residues (such as used cook...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric BicyclesDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring e-bike owners to (a) have a driving license, (b) have vehicle insurance, (c) pay road tax and (d) take an annual MOT.
Answer: The Government has no plans to require e-cycle owners to do any of these things, provided that their e-cycles comply in full with the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations. If their e-cycles do not comply with these requirement...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many e-bike riders were held responsible in an accident involving an e-bike in each of the last five years.
Answer: The information requested is not held by the Department.
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many accidents involving the police have involved e-bikes in the last five years.
Answer: The information requested is not held by the Department.
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric ScootersDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish the (a) schedule for e-scooter trials and (b) data obtained from those trials.
Answer: There are currently 17 e-scooter trials running in England and they are currently due to run until May 2026. Guidance for the trials, including the requirements for users, operators and local authorities are published on gov.uk.Published findings from the...
Answered 13 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordCycling and Motorcycles: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requiring cyclists and motorcyclists to wear high visibility attire after dark.
Answer: The safety of vulnerable road users is a priority for the Government. Cyclists and motorcyclists should make every effort to ensure that they can be clearly seen by other road users, both for their own safety and for that of others. Rule 59 of The Highway...
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of the Institute of the Motor Industry's survey entitled EV TechSafe Technician Forecasts - Jan 2024.
Answer: The Government is committed to working with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to ensure mechanics across the UK are equipped with the skills needed to safely repair electric vehicles (EVs). Currently over 58,000 technicians, 24% of the workforce, ...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: QualificationsDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had recent discussions with the (a) Secretary of State for Business and Trade and (b) Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations on the potential merits of negotiating a mutual r
Answer: The Government has been clear that the UK’s trading relationship with the EU can be improved in several areas. The Department continues to engage with the European Union (EU) Commission on areas where future cooperation or recognition could support UK int...
Answered 13 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's policy is on the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Answer: This Government is committed to securing the long-term future of the aviation sector in the UK and recognises the benefits of the connectivity it creates between the UK and the rest of the world. We have been clear that any expansion proposals at Heathrow...
Answered 26 Jul 2024
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