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Written questions by Baker.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alex Baker this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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9 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What steps she plans to take to improve train services in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

Department officials maintain contact with train operators to ensure an appropriate level of service is provided to meet passenger demand, and this is reviewed regularly. The recent establishment of Shadow Great British Railways paves the way for the crea...

9 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

Whether she (a) is taking and (b) plans to take steps to help ensure that councils provide access to bus services for isolated communities in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

The government has set out an action plan for improving the bus network, centred around putting control of local bus services into the hands of communities to give them the tools they need to plan and deliver services in a way that suits their needs. On 9...

9 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that potholes are fixed promptly in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local road network. Hampshire County Council (HCC) is the local highway authority for the Aldershot constituency, and it is therefore respons...

3 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What plans she has to support vulnerable and disabled passengers affected by the closure of railway ticket offices in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

Improving services for passengers is at the heart of our plans to improve Britain’s railways, and station staff play an important role in supporting passengers, especially those who require additional assistance. This Government has no plans to close tick...

3 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
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What assessment she has made of the potential impact of train station ticket office closures on passengers in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

Improving services for passengers is at the heart of our plans to improve Britain’s railways, and station staff play an important role in supporting passengers, especially those who require additional assistance. This Government has no plans to close tick...

3 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
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What information her Department holds on average bus fares in (a) Aldershot constituency, (b) Hampshire and (c) England.

Reply

The information requested regarding the average cost of bus fares is not available. The Department produces quarterly bus fare statistics in the form of a local bus fares index. However, this data is not available specifically for (a) Aldershot constituen...

3 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

Whether she plans to take steps to improve bus services in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will introduce...

3 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What the average waiting time is to take a driving test in Aldershot constituency from the date of booking the test as of 3 September 2024; and how many people are waiting to take a test in that constituency.

Reply

As of 2 September 2024, there were 2,216 car practical driving tests booked, and 134 driving tests available to book within the 24-week booking window at Farnborough driving test centre (DTC). The average waiting time (August 2024) for a car practical tes...

3 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) roads are adequately maintained and (b) potholes are fixed in a timely manner in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local road network. Hampshire County Council (HCC) is the local highway authority for the Aldershot constituency, and it is therefore respons...

3 Sept 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

What recent estimate her Department has made of the level of (a) car ownership, (b) bus usage, (c) light rail usage, (d) train usage and (e) active travel usage in Aldershot constituency.

Reply

The information requested regarding (a) car ownership, (b) bus usage (c) light rail usage, (d) train usage and (e) active travel usage in Aldershot constituency is not available. Geographic availability of data differs depending on the data source. Where ...

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