Tag: Bill Wiggin

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-21.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will allocate a proportion of fuel duty receipts to the repair of roads.

Damian Hinds

At the Summer Budget the government announced the creation of a Roads Fund so that from 2020 all money raised from VED in England will be invested in the Roads Fund and used to improve the English strategic road network. The latest figures for VED revenue can be found in Table C.3 of Summer Budget 2015, which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-budget-2015. Revenue raised for previous years can be found in the relevant Budget document.

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reasons the premium renewal service for passports is not available for children’s passports.

James Brokenshire

Access to the premium service is subject to the ability of HM Passport Office to carry out sufficient checks and safeguards within the four-hour period under which a decision must be taken on the passport application. The renewal or replacement of a child’s passport requires additional security checks to be conducted to protect the best interests of the child and it is not feasible for these to be completed within the current premium service timescale.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-21.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will estimate the average level of per car tax receipt in each year since 2012.

Damian Hinds

At the Summer Budget the government announced the creation of a Roads Fund so that from 2020 all money raised from VED in England will be invested in the Roads Fund and used to improve the English strategic road network. The latest figures for VED revenue can be found in Table C.3 of Summer Budget 2015, which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/summer-budget-2015. Revenue raised for previous years can be found in the relevant Budget document.

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-15.

To ask the Prime Minister, when he next plans to visit Herefordshire.

Mr David Cameron

I visit all parts of the United Kingdom regularly. Details of my visits within the United Kingdom are published on the gov.uk website.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-21.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of likely spending by his Department on road repairs in each year between 2015 and 2020.

Andrew Jones

I refer my Honourable Friend to my answer dated 3 June 2015, UIN 365 (http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-questions-answers/?page=1&max=20&questiontype=AllQuestions&house=commons%2clords&uin=365).

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what research he has commissioned on the condition of rural roads.

Andrew Jones

The Department for Transport has not commissioned any research in respect to the condition of rural roads.

In December 2014 it was announced how this Government is allocating record funding of just under £6 billion to local authorities in England, outside London, for highways maintenance between 2015 and 2021. This funding can be used to fix potholes and improve the condition of the rural road network depending on the priorities and needs of the respective highway authority.

The following weblink provides information on how much funding is to be allocated between now and 2021 to local highway authorities for local highways maintenance. The funding is based on a formula which includes the length of carriageway an authority is responsible for rather than need:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/highways-maintenance-funding-allocations-201516-to-202021

Herefordshire County Council will receive over £60 million between 2015 and 2021 from this funding.

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he plans to take to ensure that local authorities fix potholes during winter 2015-16.

Andrew Jones

The Department for Transport has not commissioned any research in respect to the condition of rural roads.

In December 2014 it was announced how this Government is allocating record funding of just under £6 billion to local authorities in England, outside London, for highways maintenance between 2015 and 2021. This funding can be used to fix potholes and improve the condition of the rural road network depending on the priorities and needs of the respective highway authority.

The following weblink provides information on how much funding is to be allocated between now and 2021 to local highway authorities for local highways maintenance. The funding is based on a formula which includes the length of carriageway an authority is responsible for rather than need:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/highways-maintenance-funding-allocations-201516-to-202021

Herefordshire County Council will receive over £60 million between 2015 and 2021 from this funding.

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The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress is being made to create a safer road layout on the A417 at Birdlip Hill roundabout; and what plans he has to convert that road to a dual carriageway.

Andrew Jones

As part of the Autumn Statement 2014 and the Roads Investment Strategy for 2015-2020, the ‘A417 Missing Link’ has been included as an improvement scheme for the South West. During this Road Period Highways England (HE) is preparing this scheme ready for delivery in the next Road Period, 2020-2025. The scheme will be designed to remove the congestion and safety problems between Cowley Roundabout and Crickley Hill.

The scheme is currently nearing the end of the pre-options stage. To date HE has investigated the viability of scheme solutions. This included engaging consultants to review the traffic modelling for the area and to assess the environmental and economic impacts and constraints. The benefits and risks of the various options have been captured and cost estimates for the options prepared. Highways England have been working closely with key stakeholders on the options including Gloucestershire County Council, Cotswold Conservation Board and the Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership. At this stage a number of potential solutions are still under analysis and the next stage is formal options identification.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to reduce the duration of speed restrictions for repair and maintenance on the M4, M5 and M50 motorways.

Andrew Jones

As part of the Government’s Road Investment Strategy, major improvements and renewals are being delivered across the strategic road network to deliver smoother, safer and more reliable journeys for road users. To keep traffic moving through the work sites, speed restrictions are necessary to keep both road workers and road users safe. Highways England meets regularly with its contractors to review current work programmes and accelerate activities where possible so that speed restrictions are not maintained for any longer than is necessary.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Bill Wiggin on 2015-10-15.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which three counties he projects will receive the most funding from his Department for road repairs in the next three years.

Andrew Jones

The Department for Transport has not commissioned any research in respect to the condition of rural roads.

In December 2014 it was announced how this Government is allocating record funding of just under £6 billion to local authorities in England, outside London, for highways maintenance between 2015 and 2021. This funding can be used to fix potholes and improve the condition of the rural road network depending on the priorities and needs of the respective highway authority.

The following weblink provides information on how much funding is to be allocated between now and 2021 to local highway authorities for local highways maintenance. The funding is based on a formula which includes the length of carriageway an authority is responsible for rather than need:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/highways-maintenance-funding-allocations-201516-to-202021

Herefordshire County Council will receive over £60 million between 2015 and 2021 from this funding.

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