Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Railways: TemperatureDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure the safety of staff working on the rail network in extreme heat.
Answer: As employers, train operating companies are responsible for considering if high temperatures pose a risk to the health and safety of their employees. It is the individual employer’s responsibility to decide on the specific measures to put in place to miti...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: TemperatureDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps his Department has taken to ensure the safety of rail passengers travelling in extreme heat conditions in (a) Slough and (b) the South East.
Answer: Ensuring the welfare of passengers and rail staff remains a priority for the Department, including during extreme hot weather. Train operators, including those serving Slough and the South East (Great Western Railway, Greater Thameslink Railway, Southeast...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress has been made in increasing the availability of driving tests in Slough.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average waiting time for a practical driving test is at Slough Test Centre.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many additional full-time equivalent driving test examiners have been recruited for Slough in the past year.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the average number of test slots available per month at Slough Driving Test Centre, for the past year for where data is available.
Answer: The table below shows the May 2026 average waiting time (based on the national average waiting time metric of when a minimum of 10% of test slots are available) and number of tests booked and available for a car practical driving test at Slough driving te...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will establish a formal mechanism for the Maritime Industry Security Forum to report directly to the National Security Council.
Answer: There are no plans for the Maritime Security Industry Forum (MSIF) to report into the National Security Council. It is a channel for the Department for Transport to consult on issues relating to DfT’s existing and proposed maritime security policies with ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to improve the coherence of international maritime security reporting.
Answer: The UK plays a leading role in supporting global maritime security through a combination of operational capability, international partnerships, and trusted information sharing. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKTMO) acts as the trusted inter...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: Middle EastDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Maritime Industry Security Forum in responding to the current situation in a) the Strait of Hormuz and b) the wider Middle East.
Answer: We have not convened the Maritime Security Industry Forum (MSIF) to respond to the current conflict in the wider Middle East, as that forum is focused more on DfT’s existing and proposed maritime security policies. We have however convened the Maritime In...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Excise DutiesDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many reports of untaxed vehicles being parked on public roads in (a) Langley and (b) Slough were received by the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency in each of the last three years; and what proportion of those
Answer: The information requested is not readily available. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency officials will write to the honourable member when the information requested has been extracted and assured.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDangerous Driving: DisqualificationDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has assessed the potential merits of introducing lifetime driving bans for individuals who have received multiple disqualifications from driving as a result of dangerous driving convictions.
Answer: Sentencing in individual cases is a matter for our independent courts.This includes whether to disqualify an offender from driving and, where appropriate, the length of any disqualification. The courts already have powers to impose lifetime disqualificati...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Iron and SteelDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
Answer: All steel procurements overseen by the Department are done so in full alignment and following the principles as set out in the Steel PPN 022. In addition to existing best practice policies, from the 1 September 2025 this required the Department to:Consult...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: InsuranceDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her department last assessed the financial penalty for driving without insurance; and what assessment was made of the costs of purchasing insurance relative to the costs of paying a fine.
Answer: The Government recognises that motor insurance premiums have increased, while the fines for driving uninsured have remained the same. We want to ensure that there are the right incentives in place, and that is why, as part of our new Road Safety Strategy ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: SafetyDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with train operating companies on the adequacy of information available to rail passengers on the use of (a) emergency door releases and (b) passenger communicatio
Answer: No recent discussions have been had, as these are operational matters which are the responsibility of the train operating companies. However, all train operating companies must adhere to relevant health and safety legislation to be able to operate on the ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: National SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 88 of the policy paper entitled UK Government Resilience Action Plan, published on 14 July 2025, how many meetings have been attended by civil servants within their Department in rel
Answer: The Resilience Action Plan sets out the Government’s strategic approach to how we will strengthen our domestic resilience and invest to protect the nation. Department for Transport officials regularly attend meetings to discuss the implementation of the R...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: DefenceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, how many meetings officials from their Department have attended on the national conversation on defence and security; which directorate in their Depart
Answer: Officials from the Department for Transport regularly attend meetings to discuss matters of national security, defence and resilience as well as the associated public communications required to deliver these lines of efforts. As set out in the Strategic D...
Answered 13 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: SloughDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many driving tests (a) took place, (b) were cancelled and (c) went unused at the Slough Driving Test Centre in each month of (i) 2024 and (ii) 2025.
Answer: The attached Excel spreadsheet shows how many practical car driving tests were conducted and cancelled, at Slough driving test centre in each month of 2024 and 2025. Also included is the number of practical car driving test slots that were available to bo...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: South EastDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps she has taken to reduce waiting times for practical driving tests in (a) Slough and (b) South East.
Answer: The attached Excel spreadsheet shows how many practical car driving tests were conducted and cancelled, at Slough driving test centre in each month of 2024 and 2025. Also included is the number of practical car driving test slots that were available to bo...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: National SecurityDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to paragraph 88 of the UK Government Resilience Action Plan, how many meetings Ministers in their Department have attended related to the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: Department for Transport Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience. The Home Defence Programme was established in August 2024 to...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: Pedestrian AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with local authorities on enforcement against pavement parking.
Answer: On 8 January 2026, I announced the publication of the government’s formal response to the 2020 public consultation 'Pavement parking: options for change' which sets out what the government plans to do to tackle pavement parking. In the first instance we p...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: DefenceDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the nationa
Answer: Department for Transport Ministers have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience, and associated public communications.As set out in the Strat...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Western Railway: Ticket OfficesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with Great Western Railway on (a) opening hours of ticket office windows and (b) staffing levels at train stations.
Answer: Great Western Railway is responsible for staffing levels at train stations including in relation to ticket offices. Departmental officials hold regular discussions with Great Western Railway regarding its plans and performance at stations to ensure it is ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: South EastDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she made of the affordability of train tickets for travel in the South East of England.
Answer: The Government knows how important affordable and reliable public transport services are in enabling people to get to education, work, access vital services, and keep communities connected. We are freezing rail fares, from March, for the first time in 30 ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: FinesDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that private parking companies provide adequate notice to individuals served with a fine regarding the period in which they must (a) pay or (b) appe
Answer: The Secretary of State has not had discussions with her cabinet colleagues on this matter. Private parking companies are the policy responsibility of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRoad Traffic Control: BerkshireDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps she has taken alongside local authorities to reduce traffic congestion in (a) Slough and (b) Berkshire.
Answer: Managing traffic on local roads is the responsibility of the local traffic authority. The Traffic Management Act 2004 places a Network Management Duty on them, which requires them to manage their roads to deliver ‘expeditious movement’ for all traffic inc...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
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