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Written questions by Smith.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Greg Smith this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (254)Department for Transport (114)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (30)Treasury (21)Department of Health and Social Care (17)Department for Business and Trade (11)Home Office (10)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (10)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (9)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (8)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (6)Department for Education (6)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (6)

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20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955 on Department for Transport: Carbon Emissions, if she will provide a breakdown of the specific programmes National Highways is undertaking to achieve its Net Zero targets; and what the estimated cost to the public purse is of those programmes.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955 on Department for Transport: Carbon Emissions, what steps the Office of Rail and Road is taking to integrate Net Zero targets into its economic and safety regulatory frameworks for Network Rail and National Highways; and what the administrative cost of these steps is.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

What progress c2c has made on upgrading Barking station since 17 December 2025; and whether the upgraded ticket office, new lift and extended gateline remain on schedule for completion in 2026.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

What assessment she has made of the extent to which the Electric Car Grant supports UK-based vehicle manufacturing and associated supply chains; and what steps she is taking to ensure that the scheme aligns with the Government’s objective of strengthening domestic automotive production.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

Whether his Department has issued guidance to local highways authorities on the issuing of (a) on-street and (b) off-street municipal parking fines by outsourced contractors where contractors provide financial incentives to their parking wardens.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

What assessment her Department has made of the health of the zero emission vehicle rental and fleet market.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026, to Question 121019 on Network Rail and Platform 4: Trade Unions, whether Platform 4 is deemed a public authority for the purposes of (a) the public sector equality duty, (b) the Human Rights Act, (c) Freedom of Information Act, and (d) Environmental Information Act regulations; and whether it is considered an Arm’s Length Body.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

Pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 1259, whether the Department has plans to review and amend the 1999 Guidance on Airport Transport Forums and Airport Surface Access Strategies.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 126523 on Ferries: Conditions of Employment, when the Department expects to publicly confirm which operators have met the required standard under the Seafarers’ Charter for Verified Charter Status.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

When her Department plans to publish the independent evaluation of the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Matched Funding Scheme.

Reply

The independent evaluation of the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Match Funding Scheme is due to be published in Summer 2026.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

Whether the Department's review of the highways maintenance guidance it provides to local highway authorities in the Well Managed Highways Infrastructure Code of Practice is on track to be completed by the end of 2026.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories has directed the British Ambassador in Turkey to visit Iain Guille.

Reply

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 28 April to Question 128803 and continue to receive updates on this case.

18 May 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what dates Ministers have (a) met and (b) spoken with the Turkish Ambassador to the United Kingdom to discuss the case of Iain Guille; and what representations were made on those occasions.

Reply

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 28 April to Question 128803 and continue to receive updates on this case.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

Whether her Department has plans to renew the existing time-limited exemption from the technical requirements of AIR, due to end on 31 July 2026.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

When her Department plans to publish its new plan for freight.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 124214 on Parking: Private Sector, whether her Department plans to conclude its review of the £2.50 fee for the release of vehicle keeper data.

Reply

The review of the £2.50 fee for the release of vehicle keeper data is concluding and the outcome of this review, together with next steps, will be communicated in due course.

18 May 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when Ministers next plan to raise the case of Iain Guille with Turkish counterparts.

Reply

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 28 April to Question 128803 and continue to receive updates on this case.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Pending
Asked

Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 120368 on Parking: Private Sector, whether the Department has concluded its consideration of the findings of the consultation; and when her Department plans to publish further details.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 127338 on Parking: Pedestrian Areas, in which month will the Statutory Instrument be laid before Parliament.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
Asked

With reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120876 on Northern Trains: Rolling Stock, what the ten Northern Trains routes with the highest number of short-formed services were in the last 18 months; and for each route, how many and what proportion of services operated with fewer carriages than planned.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

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