Zöe Franklin MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Motorcycles: Delivery ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the use of provisional licence holders riding mopeds displaying learner plates (L-plates) to undertake commercial delivery work; and whether she plans to introduce measures to pr
Answer: The Government expects those driving or riding for work to keep both themselves and other road users safe. As such we have committed to piloting a new voluntary Work-Related Road Safety Charter that is being developed in partnership with industry. The Cha...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: Fees and ChargesDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with airport operators on recent increases in terminal drop-off charges at (a) Heathrow Airport and (b) other airports; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact o
Answer: The Department for Transport regularly engages with airport operators on a range of matters, including surface access and car parking arrangements at airports. The Department has not undertaken an assessment of the potential impact of car parking and drop...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has made an assessment of the impact of directional differences in rail fares on (a) part-time workers, (b) hybrid workers and (c) self-employed commuters on the Portsmouth Direct Line.
Answer: The Government is overhauling the complex fares system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are getting the right fare. We are already delivering positive changes, including expanding pay as you go ticketing, and trialling easier to underst...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Great British Railways will be required to publish the justification for directional differences in rail fares on the same route.
Answer: The Government is overhauling the complex fares system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are getting the right fare. We are already delivering positive changes, including expanding pay as you go ticketing, and trialling easier to underst...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to take steps to ensure that fares set by Great British Railways are priced consistently regardless of direction of travel where there is no operational justification for differential pricing.
Answer: The Government is overhauling the complex fares system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are getting the right fare. We are already delivering positive changes, including expanding pay as you go ticketing, and trialling easier to underst...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: Older PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has held discussions with optical providers on participation in a scheme for eyesight testing for drivers aged 70 and over renewing their licence; and whether she is taking steps to ensur
Answer: On 7 January 2026 we published our new Road Safety Strategy, setting out our vision for a safer future on our roads for all. Alongside the strategy, we launched five consultations including a consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for olde...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGreat Western Railway: OvercrowdingDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on safety from overcrowding on Great Western Railway services, including where planned rolling stock capacity is reduced due to engineering works
Answer: Great Western Railway (GWR) is responsible for the safe operation of its train services at all times, including during times of disruption or following engineering overrun. GWR is also responsible for ensuring deployment of its train fleet to best match d...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of (a) trends in the level of regional disparities in the location of electric vehicle charging points and (b) the potential impact of those trends on the Government’s environmental
Answer: The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) transition is crucial to the UK meeting its climate change obligations, as well as improving air quality and supporting growth. The Government closely monitors regional deployment and the disparities in the location of elec...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to publish an assessment of the potential impact of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on the Government’s environmental improvement goals.
Answer: The zero emission vehicle transition is crucial to the UK meeting its climate change obligations – and to delivering wider environmental benefits, including improvements to air quality. It will drive economic growth and help make Britain a clean energy su...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: PaymentsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce alternative payment methods for Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency trade plate applications.
Answer: There are no Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) services for which only a postal order is accepted as payment. Trade licensing applications can also be paid for by cheque. The DVLA is currently developing improvements to its trade licensing servic...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: PaymentsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential environmental and administrative implications of relying on paper-based postal order payments for Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency services.
Answer: There are no Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) services for which only a postal order is accepted as payment. Trade licensing applications can also be paid for by cheque. The DVLA is currently developing improvements to its trade licensing servic...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: PaymentsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency requires postal orders as the sole means of payment for trade plate applications.
Answer: There are no Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) services for which only a postal order is accepted as payment. Trade licensing applications can also be paid for by cheque. The DVLA is currently developing improvements to its trade licensing servic...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: FraudDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce measures to (a) restrict practical driving test bookings to a candidate’s local area and (b) prevent fraudulent activity on third-party platforms offering driving test
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 across the country. DVSA is working hard to reduce the a...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: Exhaust EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce a ban on kerosene-powered private jets as part of the Government’s net zero strategy.
Answer: The government has no plans to ban kerosene-powered private jets. The Chancellor announced changes to the Air Passenger Duty (APD) in the last Budget, which included a 13% increase in APD rates for 2026/27 and a further 50% increase for larger private and...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring airlines to issue compensation for denied boarding automatically.
Answer: An assessment of the merits of automatic compensation for denied boarding has not been made. Provision of automatic compensation to passengers for denied boarding would present some practical challenges that would need to be fully considered through a ful...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAviation: CompensationDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 65126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with airlines on the (a) accessibility and (b) clarity of compensation claim processes; and whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of claims procedures on
Answer: Under UK law, airlines are required to provide written information to passengers affected by flight disruptions, setting out the rules for compensation and assistance. This information must be clear, easy to understand, and available in accessible format...
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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