Transport

General Debate on reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

This is a general debate on reforming the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the government body responsible for vehicle registration and licensing. The debate will explore improvements needed in DVLA operations, efficiency, and service delivery, with backbench members raising concerns about how the agency functions and potential improvements.

Transport Committee: Work of National Highways

A private meeting of the House of Commons Transport Committee scheduled for April 2026. This is an internal committee session where members will discuss transport policy matters, scrutinise government transport initiatives, and conduct inquiries relevant to the remit of the Department for Transport.

Future of Hammersmith Bridge

This Westminster Hall debate examines the future of Hammersmith Bridge, a key crossing over the River Thames in West London. The debate will address the bridge's structural condition, repair timelines, and long-term plans for this vital transport and heritage infrastructure.

Road surfaces (maximum noise levels)

Melanie Onn is tabling a Ten Minute Rule Motion to propose maximum noise level standards for road surfaces. This motion seeks to establish regulations that would reduce traffic noise pollution caused by different types of road surfacing materials, addressing a public health and environmental quality concern.

First Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026

This delegated legislation committee is reviewing draft amendments to the regulations governing train driving licences and certificates. The committee will examine proposed changes to the rules that control who can hold a licence to drive trains and what certification standards apply, with implications for railway employment and safety standards across the sector.

Impact of contactless roll out at railway stations on ticket prices

This Westminster Hall debate examines how the rollout of contactless payment technology at railway stations is affecting ticket prices for passengers. The debate will explore whether the shift to contactless payment systems has led to price increases and consider the impacts on commuters and rail users across the UK.

Transport Committee: Joined-up journeys: achieving and measuring transport integration

A private meeting of the Transport Committee scheduled for April 2026. As a select committee meeting, this will likely involve scrutiny of transport policy, departmental performance, or specific transport-related issues within the Committee's remit. The specific agenda is not detailed in this notice.

Third Delegated Legislation Committee: The draft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Parliament will review draft amendments to aviation safety regulations scheduled for 2026. This delegated legislation committee debate will examine technical updates to safety standards affecting UK aviation operations, likely implementing EU-derived or international safety requirements into domestic law.

Dualling of the A21

Dr Kieran Mullan is raising the dualling of the A21 road in an adjournment debate. This concerns upgrading the single carriageway A21 to a dual carriageway to improve traffic flow, safety, and economic connectivity in the southeast. The debate will air local concerns about congestion and economic development along this key transport corridor.

Transport (including Topical Questions)

This is a scheduled oral questions session on Transport matters in the House of Commons. MPs will pose questions to the Transport Secretary or relevant ministers about current issues, policy, and departmental performance. Topical questions allow MPs to raise urgent, newsworthy transport issues that have emerged recently.

Debate on a Motion on transport accessibility for disabled people

This backbench debate examines transport accessibility for disabled people across the UK. The motion, sponsored by cross-party MPs (Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat), will address barriers disabled people face using public transport and explore what changes are needed to improve their access and independence.

Transport Committee: Supercharging the EV transition

The Transport Committee will conduct oral evidence sessions examining the UK's transition to electric vehicles, focusing on accelerating EV adoption and related infrastructure challenges. This inquiry will scrutinise government progress on net-zero transport goals and explore barriers to faster EV market penetration.