The below Parliamentary question was asked by Daniel Zeichner on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his policy is on rail companies charging taxi drivers to use taxi ranks at train stations.
Paul Maynard
Decisions to charge taxi operators for accessing taxi ranks at railway stations are a commercial matter for the train company operating the station.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Helen Hayes on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much Southern Railway has paid in compensation to Network Rail since the start of that franchise.
Paul Maynard
Under their track access agreement, compensation for unplanned disruption passes between Govia Thameslink Railway and Network Rail based upon which party is responsible for each disruptive incident. The Department does not see the breakdown of the compensation paid by each party. The net figures covering the years 2011-12 to 2014-15, are published on Network Rail’s website (‘Payments for disruption on the railway made under schedule 8’) at the following address:
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/transparency/datasets/
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Martyn Day on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will bring forward proposals to establish an independent body to monitor fuel pricing.
Jesse Norman
The Government believes that it is essential that consumers get a fair deal and that falls in oil prices are passed on to lower retail prices.
The Department regularly meets retailers and their representatives, and closely monitors pump prices, publishing data regularly https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/oil-and-petroleum-products-weekly-statistics.
We do not believe that an independent body to monitor fuel pricing is necessary.
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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Peter Kyle on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 23 March 2016, to Question 31738, when he plans to publish the findings of the London and South Coast Rail Corridor Study.
Paul Maynard
The study is now complete and the findings are being carefully considered by Ministers. We remain committed to publishing the findings, and Hon Members with constituencies along the study route will be notified when this happens.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Martyn Day on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department expects an updated Strategic Noise Map for Edinburgh Airport to be available.
Mr John Hayes
As noise is a devolved matter, the UK Government is not able to answer questions on noise mapping for Scottish airports. This is the responsibility of the Scottish Government and they will be able to advise on this matter.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Sammy Wilson on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of the outcome of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Mr John Hayes
The Government is committed to delivering the important infrastructure projects the country needs. This includes delivering runway capacity to the timetable set out by the Airports Commission. The Government’s work in preparation for negotiations to leave the EU does not affect the timing of this decision.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Grant Shapps on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department plans to fund transport infrastructure projects that are completely or partly funded by EU programmes after the UK leaves the EU.
Andrew Jones
The Department for Transport has responsibility for UK involvement in the transport element of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and the Trans European Transport Network programme (TEN-T). These schemes have provided co-funding for a number of public and private sector transport infrastructure projects.
On 13th August my Right Honourable Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer made an announcement[1], outlining the Government position on EU funding schemes, which included a commitment to provide continuity of funding for UK participants in EU programmes.
In line with that announcement, my Department will work closely with HM Treasury and concerned stakeholders to review EU funding schemes in the round, to ensure that any ongoing funding commitments best serve the UK’s national interest, while ensuring appropriate investor certainty.
[1] The following is a link to the announcement:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-philip-hammond-guarantees-eu-funding-beyond-date-uk-leaves-the-eu
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Peter Kyle on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to announce the composition of the project board for Southern Rail, announced on 1 September 2016.
Paul Maynard
Further details on the composition of the project board will be available in due course. MPs have been asked to nominate a passenger representative for the Project Board. These nominations are currently being considered and an announcement will be made in the coming weeks.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Grant Shapps on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the next appraisal of the High Speed 2 project is planned.
Andrew Jones
The Department is continuing to keep the appraisal of HS2 under review and further updates will be prepared as the programme reaches critical milestones. The Government intends to announce a decision on the route of Phase 2 by the end of the year and this will be supported by an updated appraisal.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Danny Kinahan on 2016-09-15.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the effect of expanding Heathrow Airport on Belfast International’s ability to establish its own direct international connections.
Mr John Hayes
The Government values the vital contribution airports right across the UK make to the growth of regional and local economies, and recognises that air connectivity between areas of the UK and beyond is very important.
The Airports Commission shortlisted three airport expansion schemes, two at Heathrow and one at Gatwick. The Government accepted the Commission’s shortlist in December 2015 and is considering all of the evidence very carefully before reaching a view on its preferred scheme. The Government is not providing a running commentary on this work before an announcement on its preference.