Shivani Raja MP: written questions
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Great British Railways: Retail TradeDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 21 January 2026 to Question 105431, whether the Department will provide an update on the proposed Great British Railways app and website; whether the Department expects to launch
Answer: The proposition for the Great British Railways retail app and website is still being developed. We expect to launch the tender process in the coming months once the final proposition is confirmed.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMode Shift Revenue Support SchemeDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department has concluded its evaluation of the Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) scheme to assess its performance and impact.
Answer: The Department for Transport’s evaluation of the MSRS scheme is continuing and will conclude later in the year.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: DisabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Department expects to publish the Accessible Travel Charter.
Answer: The Department is developing an ambitious Accessible Travel Charter to set clear shared expectations for how transport operators and local authorities will improve accessibility for disabled people. We expect to launch the Charter by the end of 2026.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnadopted RoadsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 127112, when the research to improve understanding of adoption rates will conclude; and whether it will be published.
Answer: The research report on unadopted roads is currently being finalised. The Government intends to publish the report later this year.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordActive Travel: WomenDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, in which month Active Travel England plans to publish guidance to help authorities design safer streets for women and girls.
Answer: On 25th March, Active Travel England set out its intention to publish guidance during 2026 as part of a programme of work to support authorities to design safer streets for women and girls. The programme is under development this year with the intention t...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: NeurodiversityDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support neurodivergent and SEND pupils with their studies in (a) Leicester, (b) the East Midlands and (c) England.
Answer: From September, the government is providing upfront investment for schools, colleges and early years providers to intervene early in meeting the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), through the inclusi...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1598More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, following the failiure of his Department to respond to my correspondence of 22nd January 2026 regarding an ongoing constituent case, as well as four seperate chases, when he plans to provide a substanti
Answer: Thank you for raising this matter. The department has investigated the case, and we have provided a response on Friday 15 May 2026.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: HorsesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she considered including horse riders, carriage drivers and their horses among vulnerable road users in the Road Safety Strategy; and what targeted measures she plans to introduce to improve safety outc
Answer: A main focus for this Government is to make our roads safer for all users, which will in turn reduce the risk to horse riders, carriage drivers and their horses. Our new Road Safety Strategy was published on 07 January and sets out our vision for a safer ...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordControlled BurningDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason no official minute or departmental read-out was produced following the 2025 meeting between the Defra Minister and the Minister responsible for fire at which proposed b
Answer: The relevant Defra Minister did not meet any minister responsible for fire in 2025 to discuss the proposed burning regulations.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to strengthen sanctions enforcement against vessels, operators, insurers and service providers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
Answer: We recently enhanced our powers to impose additional prohibitions when sanctioning vessels, including prohibitions of certain services, including insurance services, relating to specified ships. Our sanctions form one part of our broader efforts to tackle...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCountryside: AccessDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Government expects to publish the proposed Access to Nature Green Paper.
Answer: This Government committed in the 2025 Environmental Improvement Plan to bringing forward an Access to Nature Green Paper. This will provide an opportunity to explore options for improving and expanding access, test potential approaches, and gather robust ...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1421More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many staff with no post are attached to the Skills Match Hub.
Answer: At any point in time, there is likely to be a small number of individuals who have been displaced due to restructures within their business units or, for example, have returned from a loan from another department and their role no longer exists. The exact...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMinisters: AviationMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many journeys have been undertaken by Ministers on the RAF 32 Squadron Dassault Falcon 900LX executive jet for official travel since 4 July 2024.
Answer: The government publishes details of Ministerial travel on gov.uk through the Cabinet Office’s Ministers Transparency Publications, which can be viewed here: Cabinet Office: ministers' transparency publications - GOV.UK
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to close the regulatory gap that allows holders of provisional licences, including those converting from non-designated foreign licences, to continue driving unsupervised after f
Answer: The current licensing framework reflects the UK’s commitments under the UN Conventions on Road Transport including driving licence recognition. However, there is clearly no compelling policy rationale to justify allowing unsafe drivers to use our roads, ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoad Traffic Offences: Speed LimitsDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to address persistent speeding by repeat offenders; and whether the use of intervening and active Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) will form part of the strategy to reduce
Answer: The Government is committed to reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads, including by supporting effective enforcement of speed limits. Speed enforcement is an operational matter for the police, including decisions on prosec...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 LineDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that HS2 Ltd has appropriate safeguards in place to (a) prevent anti-competitive practices and (b) protect safety-critical workers within the London Tunnels project
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) requires HS2 Ltd to prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of its workforce and the public. Safety performance is closely tracked and monitored, and, where performance falls short, remedial action is required. DfT ...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has issued guidance to licensing authorities on maximum processing times for licence renewals.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) aims to process all applications as quickly as possible. The DVLA’s target is to dispatch 95 per cent of straightforward online driving licence applications within three working days and 90 per cent of paper ...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency: RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122247 on Driving Tests: Vacancies, what assessment her Department has made of the lessons learned from the recruitment of driving examiners via Jobcent
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) piloted the Department for Work and Pension's (DWP) Direct Temporary Recruitment scheme at six high‑vacancy driving examiner (DE) locations. From the pilot, DVSA made 37 job offers. Candidates are now undergo...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Emissions Trading Scheme and UK Emissions Trading SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his policy is on linking the UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes.
Answer: The UK and EU agreed to work towards linking their emissions trading schemes, the UK ETS and EU ETS, at the May 2025 UK-EU summit. This was on the basis of the Common Understanding text agreed at that summit. Linking is expected to bring significant econo...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Aviation AuthorityDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what specific directions her Department has issued to the Civil Aviation Authority since the publication of the Regulation Action Plan to prevent the introduction of new regulatory or administrative burdens on
Answer: The Department for Transport issues an annual priorities letter to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The most recent letter outlined the Department’s expectations for the CAA for the financial year 2026/27 and has been published. The letter referenced t...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRights of WayDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with regard to Commitment 86 of the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025, whether the her Department has identified a suitable legislative vehicle to repeal the 2031 cut-off date for re
Answer: Repeal of the 2031 cut-off date for recording historic public rights of way will require primary legislation. A specific legislative vehicle has not yet been identified. The Government is keeping this under consideration and will bring forward the necessa...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHorse RidingDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to ensure that horse riders are included within the design and provision of active travel routes; and what alternative arrangements will be available for equestrians where such provision is no
Answer: New or upgraded traffic-free paths or quiet country lanes can be designed to be attractive and safe for equestrians as well as walking, wheeling and cycling although in some situations it may not be possible to accommodate their needs. Active Travel Engla...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 968More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 31 March 2026 to Question 123235, whether her Department held discussions with garage owners or representative bodies on the practicality and administrative feasibility of conducting
Answer: As announced at Budget 2025, the Government is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028, to create a fair tax system whilst also taking steps to ensure that driving an electric vehicle (EV) remains an attractive choice for consumers...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: CybersecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks affecting the maritime sector.
Answer: The cyber security of the maritime sector is a priority for my Department, DfT uses both policy and regulatory levers to support the maritime sector to effectively manage cyber risk and assist the sector to secure its networks and systems. We work closely...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Aviation AuthorityDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of CAA regulatory processes on the aviation industry.
Answer: The Department for Transport issues an annual priorities letter to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The most recent letter outlined the Department’s expectations for the CAA for the financial year 2026/27 and has been published. The letter referenced t...
Answered 20 May 2026
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