Sarah Olney MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Heathrow Airport: TollsDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's report entitled Draft Heathrow expansion national policy statement, published on June 2026, page 54, what discussions she has had with the Major of London on potential congest
Answer: The Secretary of State has not met with the Mayor of London to discuss potential congestion charges to and from Heathrow Airport, in the context of Heathrow Expansion.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: TollsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of introducing a congestion charge in respect of journeys to and from Heathrow Airport.
Answer: None. The decision to introduce a road user charge is for the relevant traffic authorities for an area to make.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: National Policy StatementsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish the draft Airport National Policy Statement.
Answer: As set out in the Government’s October 2025 announcement, we are working to consult on the outcome of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) review by the summer.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: InfrastructureDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what criteria will be used to consider potential sites for funding via the Structures Fund.
Answer: The Department for Transport surveyed local highway authorities and other transport stakeholders on the criteria for prioritising structures for investment through the Structures Fund in February 2026. The Department is currently considering responses to ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: InfrastructureDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many sites has her Department shortlisted to potentially receive funding from the Structure Fund.
Answer: The Department for Transport surveyed local highway authorities and transport stakeholders on the assessment criteria for the Structures Fund in February 2026. We are currently considering the responses and will confirm the final prioritisation criteria i...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has held discussions with (a) Transport for London and (b) Hammersmith and Fulham Council on potential funding contributions for repairs for Hammersmith Bridge.
Answer: I wrote to you and members of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce, which includes Transport for London and Hammersmith and Fulham Council, on 27 February.I set out in my letter that I consider Hammersmith Bridge to be a good candidate for investment from the...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport for London: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with Transport for London on the distribution of the structure fund for repairs and renovations.
Answer: The Department is currently seeking views from key stakeholders, including Transport for London, on how best to design and deliver the Structures Fund.
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge TaskforceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to reconvene the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce prior to the Spring Statement.
Answer: The Government intends to convene a further meeting of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce in the near future to discuss next steps for the project. My Department’s officials will be in touch with key local stakeholders to arrange this in due course.
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge TaskforceDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department had with Hammersmith and Fulham Council on the reconvening of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce.
Answer: My Department regularly hold discussions regarding the viable engineering options for the next stage of works on Hammersmith Bridge with their counterparts at both the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and Transport for London. The Government inten...
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with Hammersmith and Fulham Council on engineering options relating to the repair of Hammersmith Bridge.
Answer: My Department’s officials held regular discussions regarding the viable engineering options for the next stage of works on Hammersmith Bridge with their counterparts at both the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and Transport for London throughout ...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNight Flying: NoiseDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the results of the Aviation Nights Noise Effects study will be published.
Answer: We expect to publish the results of the Aviation Night Noise Effects study later this year.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge TaskforceDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce will reconvene in 2026.
Answer: The Government intends to convene a further meeting of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce in the near future to discuss next steps for the project. My Department’s officials will be in touch with key local stakeholders to arrange this in due course.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department meet with representatives from Heathrow Airport prior to the Chancellor's announcement of the Government's support for a third runway at Heathrow in January 2025.
Answer: Heathrow Airport is a key stakeholder for a range of aviation and transport policy areas, and it is routine for officials to engage with airport operators and other industry stakeholders as part of the Department’s ongoing work. My officials continue to m...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith BridgeDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department held discussions with Hammersmith and Fulham Council regarding Hammersmith Bridge in the lead-up to the Budget 2025.
Answer: My Department’s officials have held discussions regarding Hammersmith Bridge with their counterparts at both the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and Transport for London throughout 2025.
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordStructures FundDepartment for TransportTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when announcements regarding the allocation of the Structure Fund will be made.
Answer: The Department is currently developing its approach for the Structures Fund. Further detail on how it will be delivered and expected timings will be provided shortly.
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLower Thames Crossing: Structures FundDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much of the Structures Fund will be allocated towards the funding of the Lower Thames Crossing.
Answer: Funding for the Lower Thames Crossing is separate to the £1bn announced at Spending Review 2025 for key local highway enhancement projects and a new Structures Fund for repairing run down bridges, decaying flyovers and worn-out tunnels.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: ConstructionDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what economic analysis she has carried out on construction of a third runway at Heathrow.
Answer: My department has recently commenced the ANPS review. As there have been significant changes since the ANPS was designated in 2018 the review is being undertaken to reflect changes in legislation, policy and data and to ensure any proposed scheme meets th...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge TaskforceDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the next Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce Meeting will occur before 2026.
Answer: The Government intends to convene a further meeting of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce in the near future. Officials will be in touch to arrange the specifics of this in due course.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce next plans to meet.
Answer: I intend to convene a further meeting of the Taskforce in the near future to discuss next steps. My officials will be in touch to arrange the specifics of this in due course.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Table 9.2 of her Department's report entitled Updated Appraisal Report: Airport Capacity in the South East, published in October 2017, whether it remains her Department's estimate that the net
Answer: The latest published information on the net present value of a Heathrow Northwest runway is contained in the “Addendum to the Updated Appraisal Report” published June 2018 which updated the Department’s estimate to a net present value of £2.9bn to minus £...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: Carbon BudgetsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department’s policies of the UK Climate Change Committee's report entitled the Sixth Carbon budget, published in December 2020.
Answer: As the UK’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, transport has an important role in the UK economy meeting the Sixth Carbon Budget. Transport emissions reduced by 10% between 2019 and 2023, but must fall faster to achieve our legal targets. The Gov...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: Night FlyingDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with Heathrow Airport on flights being held in a holding pattern over residents' houses between 5:30 and 6:00am.
Answer: NATS is responsible for providing air traffic services at Heathrow Airport. There are defined flight routes and procedures for aircraft landing at Heathrow but for operational and safety reasons aircraft may be held in a holding pattern prior to landing. ...
Answered 14 Jul 2025
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