Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alex Mayer this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reintroducing electric vehicle purchase grants for private owners.
The Government already provides support for private owners looking to purchase zero emission vehicles, including generous taxation incentives and Plug-in Vehicle Grants for specific types of vehicles. In the recent Budget, the Government announced £120m o...
If her Department will publish the formula used to determine the final allocations for bus service improvement plan funding for local transport authorities for 2025-26.
The government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. This includes £243 million for bus operators and £712 million allocated to local authorities across the country. C...
How many buses funded through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme are UK-manufactured.
UK-based bus manufacturers have benefited the most from the Department’s funding programmes, such as ZEBRA. It is estimated that 60% of ZEBRA-supported buses will be procured from UK-based manufacturers, supporting economic growth and jobs across the zero...
What discussions she has had with TFL on the location of the bus station at Euston station.
The Department for Transport is working with key partners, including Transport for London, to develop affordable plans for the Euston Station Campus.
What assessment the Department has made of the level of passenger brand awareness of franchised rail operators.
The Department has not assessed the level of passenger brand awareness of franchised rail operators. The operating companies periodically test their own brand awareness as part of their own market research, but this information is not shared with the Depa...
How many buses funded through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme (a) have been ordered and (b) are on the road.
Of the 2,263 buses funded through the ZEBRA 1 and 2 programmes 1,674 buses have been ordered (1,025 - ZEBRA 1 & 649 ZEBRA 2) whilst there are currently 582 ZEBs in service.
Whether the Network Rail regions will be redrawn.
There are no plans to change Network Rail’s existing structures.We expect to introduce the legislation to create Great British Railways (GBR) and enable transformation of the rail sector later in this parliamentary session.GBR will be a new organisation t...
Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a national standards for bus stops in England and Wales.
The design of bus stations and stops can have a significant impact on the ability and willingness of people to use bus services. The Department has provided advice on the provision of bus stops in Local Transport Note 1/24, Bus User Priority, and further ...
What her Department's planned timetable is for appointing the CEO of Shadow Great British Railways.
Laura Shoaf has been appointed as Chair of Shadow Great British Railways. In this role she convenes the leaders of Network Rail, DfT’s Operator of Last Resort and DfT’s Rail Services Group who maintain their existing accountabilities.As Shadow Great Briti...
If she will publish her Department's criteria for prioritising rail routes for electrification.
Electrification will play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target. Discontinuous electrification, as well as alternative technologies such as hydrogen, battery and bi-modes will also play a part. Which rail lines will be ele...
Whether her Department is holding discussions with (a) East West Rail Company and (b) rail operators on branding for trains on East West Rail.
The Department is considering options for the branding on trains for Connection Stage One (CS1) East West Rail services between Oxford, Bletchley and Milton Keynes and is holding discussions with the relevant parties, this has included Chiltern Railways a...
What assessment her Department has made of the potential use of discontinuous electrification as a means to decarbonise the rail network.
The Government expects electrification to play an important role in our programme to achieve our Net Zero 2050 target and improve the passenger experience.Overhead Line Electrification will remain the best value for money option for some lines, for exampl...
What steps she is taking with rail companies to help support the safety of (a) passengers and (b) rail staff during heatwaves.
Train operators are required by law to mitigate and manage the safety risks to staff and passengers associated with heatwaves. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) recently updated its guidance in June 2023 covering the specific arrangements and measures that op...
What steps she is taking with bus operators to help protect the safety of (a) passengers and (b) bus staff during heatwaves.
The Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness, Equipment, Use and Certification) Regulations 1981 sets out the requirements for public service vehicles in relation to the equipment on board and vehicle specification. It makes clear that ‘adequate ve...
If her Department will make an estimate of the cost of closing roads during flooding in (a) Bedfordshire and (b) nationally in September.
The Department recognises the profound importance of our country’s road network in moving people, goods, and services around the country. The economic impact of closing roads will vary greatly depending on the roads in question and on the scale and severi...
When she plans to publish the final evaluation report on the £2 fare cap commissioned by her Department from Frontier Economics and SYSTRA.
The Department has published two interim reports setting out emerging trends in key outcomes from the first two months of the national bus fare cap scheme, and further updates will be provided in due course. These reports are available at: https://www.gov...
Pursuant to the Answer of 18 October 2024 to Question 8554 on Buses and Large Goods Vehicles: Carbon Emissions, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the zero emission v
The ZEV Mandate sets a clear pathway for the decarbonisation of new cars and vans and is the largest carbon saving measure across government. The Department is committed to decarbonising other vehicle categories and is exploring options for implementatio...
Whether her Department is taking steps to help improve the welfare of HGV drivers through improved lorry parking facilities.
My department recognises the need to ensure all hauliers have access to appropriate roadside facilities, including to attract and retain a more diverse workforce.That is why DfT and industry are jointly investing up to £43.5 million to upgrade truckstops ...
Whether her Department plans to update the cycling and walking investment strategy.
The second statutory Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS2) sets out objectives to increase journeys in towns and cities that are cycled or walked. We will set out our plans beyond 2025 in due course.
What recent estimate her Department has made of the carbon footprint of the private jets registered in the UK.
The government is committed to delivering greener transport and is currently considering its strategic approach to decarbonising aviation.DfT commissioned research in 2022 which estimated the carbon footprint of UK-registered General Aviation aircraft arr...