Shockat Adam MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
British Transport Police: East MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7044More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of a decrease in funding on the operational capacity of the British Transport Police in the East Midlands.
Answer: The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has agreed a three-year budget settlement for BTP which will see BTP’s budget increase from £418.5m in 2025/26 to £481.5m in 2028/29. This will enable the Force to employ over 200 new officers by the end of 20...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7043More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms are in place for transport staff to report safety concerns anonymously without fear of disciplinary action.
Answer: There are several mechanisms that transport staff can use to report safety concerns anonymously without fear of disciplinary action. These include the Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS) managed by the Rail Safety and Standards Boa...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what oversight mechanism exists to ensure that (a) East Midlands Railway and (b) other rail operators respond adequately to repeated safety concerns raised by staff.
Answer: As an employer it is the responsibility of East Midlands Railway, and other operators, to ensure the safety of employees and compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulations. The body that monitors and enforces compliance with he...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of (a) Amulet and (b) other private security contractors in railway stations.
Answer: No system-wide assessment has been made of the effectiveness of either Amulet or other private security contractors working in railway stations. DfT works closely with the rail industry and British Transport Police, who are responsible for ensuring a safe...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Transport Police: Emergency CallsDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of trends in the levels of delays caused by current emergency call protocols requiring transport staff to contact the British Transport Police before 999 services.
Answer: There is no requirement for railway staff to contact the British Transport Police before dialling 999 in an emergency. In emergency situations, staff should dial 999 immediately to secure the fastest available response.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Transport Police: LeicesterDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with the British Transport Police on response times to incidents in Leicester and surrounding areas.
Answer: Ministers at the Department for Transport regularly meet with the British Transport Police (BTP) to discuss the work the force are doing to ensure the railway remains a safe environment. The Chief Constable of the BTP has operational independence over the...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLeicester Station: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of safety levels at Leicester railway station.
Answer: The Department for Transport has not made an assessment of safety levels at Leicester station. The body that monitors and enforces compliance with health and safety legislation on Britain’s rail network, including at stations, is the Office of Rail and Ro...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how the Government plans to ensure cross-pavement EV charging solutions remain sustainable and avoid unnecessary costs in the event that properties change ownership.
Answer: The commercial arrangements between each local authority and cross‑pavement solution provider will determine who is responsible for maintenance, including when property ownership changes. It is the responsibility of local authorities to develop their own ...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding is available to support local authorities in providing EV charging for residents without off-street parking.
Answer: The Government’s £400 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund supports local authorities to deliver over 100,000 further public charge points for residents without off-street parking. In addition, the £25 million EV Pavement Channel Gran...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, will the Government provide guidance to local authorities on permitting cross-pavement EV charging for residents.
Answer: The Government is working with local authorities to encourage cross-pavement solutions to support EV charging for those without off-street parking. In December 2024, the Government published cross-pavement solutions guidance to help local authorities unde...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the Government doing to ensure residents without off-street parking can access domestic-rate electric vehicle charging.
Answer: The Government is committed to accelerating the roll-out of charging infrastructure so that everyone, no matter where they live or work, can make the transition to an electric vehicle (EV).The £25 million EV Pavement Channel Grant supports local authoriti...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic TransportDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will set targets for companies to provide accessible human customer service channels.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving accessibility, customer support, and helping to remove barriers to travel for all users of public transport. The Department recognises the important role staff play in providing face-to-face services on public tra...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential cost to the public purse of introducing a national free travel pass for NHS workers.
Answer: There are no current plans to introduce national rail discounts to NHS worker. Once established, Great British Railways will have the opportunity to take a fresh look at the eligibility and restrictions of concession schemes. Any long-term changes or conc...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national free travel pass for NHS workers.
Answer: There are no current plans to introduce national rail discounts to NHS worker. Once established, Great British Railways will have the opportunity to take a fresh look at the eligibility and restrictions of concession schemes. Any long-term changes or conc...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
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