Tristan Osborne MP: written questions

4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025

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Written questions

Gatwick AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 904576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the economic contribution of Gatwick Airport to the South East.
Answer: As this is live planning application that is yet to be decided, unfortunately I cannot comment in detail at this time. The Secretary of State will assess all evidence provided to her, by the applicant, the Examining Authority, and any parties who chose to...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
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Railways: KentDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve the reliability of the Thameslink service to Rainham; and if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of Southeastern trains making additional stops at
Answer: My Department is working with Southeastern, Govia Thameslink Railway and Network Rail to address reliability issues on the Rainham route, particularly following a rise in cancellations since the beginning of the year driven by employee sickness and traini...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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Driving TestsDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of penalties for reselling driving tests for profit.
Answer: To ensure fairness for everyone wanting to book a practical driving test, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) continues to work hard to combat the unscrupulous practice of reselling tests and has announced further measures to review the driving...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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Blue Badge SchemeDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 39739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of amending the Blue Badge scheme to include statutory requirement to expand the offer on a shorter fixed-term basis to people with temporary mobility prob
Answer: The Blue Badge scheme is primarily about helping people with a long-term disability, that affects their capacity to access the goods and services they need to use. Anyone may be entitled to a badge if they meet the eligibility criteria. The Department has...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
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A229: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is taking steps with Kent Councils to identify further financial support for the A229 Bluebell Junction improvements.
Answer: Kent County Council plans to submit an Outline Business Case to the Department in summer 2026. If this is approved, under current arrangements the Department’s maximum funding contribution would be up to a maximum of 85% of the total estimated cost at Out...
Answered 7 Mar 2025
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Roads: KentDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she had made of the adequacy of the condition of local roads in Kent and Medway.
Answer: The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local road network. Kent County Council and Medway Council are the local highway authorities for different parts of the Chatham and Aylesfor...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
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Driving Tests: KentDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce driving test waiting times in (a) Medway and (b) Kent.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA’s) main priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards.DVSA continues to take measures to increase test availability. These include the recruitment of ...
Answered 21 Oct 2024
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Department or topic	Published records
Department for Business and Trade	2
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Education	1
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	5
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	2
Department for Transport	7
Department for Work and Pensions	1
Department of Health and Social Care	7
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	1
Home Office	4
Ministry of Defence	2
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	6
Ministry of Justice	1
Treasury	4

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