Scott Arthur MP: written questions

Written questions

• Aviation: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29789More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of whether aviation performance statistics adequately reflect passenger experience after an aircraft has arrived on stand; and whether the department would consider introducing repo

  Answer: No published answer in this record yet.

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• Driving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26292More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people (a) sat their practical driving test and (b) used dual control cars in each of the last 5 years for which data is available.

  Answer: The table below shows the number of candidates who took a car practical driving test in each of the last 5 financial years, and how many of them took at least one test in a car with dual controls. YearNumber of candidates who took a testNumber of candida...

  Answered 7 Sept 2026

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• Driving Instruction: QualificationsDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26291More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of Potential Driving Instructors (a) applied for a second licence period and (b) had their application granted in the most recent year for which data is available.

  Answer: It is not possible to determine the proportion of applicants who applied for, and were granted, specifically a second licence period. While the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) records the number of trainee licences issued, this data does not di...

  Answered 9 Sept 2026

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• Driving Instruction: QualificationsDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26290More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of Potential Driving Instructors (1) passed, (2) failed and (3) did not sit the ADI part 3 test within the 6 month licence period in the most recent year for which data is available.

  Answer: It is not possible to determine the proportion of applicants who applied for, and were granted, specifically a second licence period. While the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) records the number of trainee licences issued, this data does not di...

  Answered 9 Sept 2026

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• Airports: ParkingDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24538More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she has considered regulating airport parking charges.

  Answer: Decisions on the provision and pricing of airport parking remain a commercial matter for individual operators. Parking revenue, including that from drop-off charges, is an important source of income for airports, supporting investment in future infrastruc...

  Answered 21 Sept 2026

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• Bus Services: ScotlandDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24531More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of introducing cross-border reciprocal agreements for concessionary travel on passengers and local economies in border regions.

  Answer: The Government recognises the importance of the concessionary travel scheme, which is primarily intended to support local bus travel to assist with access to essential local services, staying active and avoiding isolation. This is why it is administered b...

  Answered 7 Sept 2026

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• Motor Vehicles: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24510More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of point-of-sale registration on tackling illegal vehicle sales.

  Answer: No specific assessment has been made of the potential impact of point-of-sale registration on tackling illegal vehicle sales. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) already requires notification when a vehicle is bought or sold and maintains vehic...

  Answered 3 Sept 2026

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• Driving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18873More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the total cost of the additional testing allowance introduced in June 2025 has been to date; and what assessment she has made of its effect on the number of tests delivered per full-time equivalent examine

  Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) current Additional Testing Allowance (ATA) scheme started in June 2025 to increase practical driving test capacity through voluntary additional testing outside contracted hours. As of June 2026, payments made...

  Answered 16 Jul 2026

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• Transport: Supply ChainsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18333More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the Mass Transit Taskforce working with the devolved governments to help ensure the benefits to the UK supply chain are maximised.

  Answer: The independently-led Mass Transit Taskforce welcomes views from members of the public, experts, operators and academics from across Britain. The call for evidence is now open and as part of its research, the Taskforce will also draw on knowledge and expe...

  Answered 21 Jul 2026

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• Trams: TrainsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18332More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Mass Transit Taskforce's remit includes tram-train projects.

  Answer: The independently-led Mass Transit Taskforce will consider all modes of mass transit and emerging technologies. This includes Tram-train projects and other mass transit modes, including bus‑based, light rail‑based and hybrid systems.

  Answered 21 Jul 2026

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