Every parliamentary written question tabled by Greg Smith this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 5014 on Driving Licences: Health, how many claims for financial compensation relating to delays in the processing of medical driving licence applications by the
The table below presents the number of compensation claims submitted each month since July 2024, along with the total amount paid in each corresponding month where a delay in processing was a factor. MonthClaims ReceivedCompensation Paid (£)July 20242250A...
What assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the trends in moped and 51–125cc scooter registrations since 2022.
Information is not available specifically on the trends in mopeds and 51–125cc scooters registered for the first time, so the Department has not made this assessment.
What steps her Department is taking to address the absence of registration for non-EAPC electric bikes, improve rider accountability and support police enforcement.
Non-EAPC electric bikes are classed as motor vehicles and cannot legally be used on the road unless approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency, taxed and insured. The police have the power to seize electric bikes not appropriatel...
Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 4292, what the formal timeline is for the stakeholder discussions ahead of the early 2027 review; and on what date she intends to publish the terms of reference
We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate, which we aim to complete within the next six months.
Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5611, what assessment her Department has made of the comparative impact of (a) electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) and (b) diesel heavy goods vehicles on road
While we have not undertaken a specific assessment of this effect, we are actively considering the implications of introducing zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), including the potential for additional road wear.Zero emission HGVs are subject to th...
What plans his Department has to publish a single, authoritative source of guidance on compliance requirements for maritime operators under the UK ETS.
The Government has built a high-quality digital-first system with an online emissions monitoring and reporting platform that has embedded guidance for the whole process. Free voluntary onboarding has been available since November 2025 for at least 96% of ...
What costs have been incurred as a result of the cancellation and revocation of the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme, including costs relating to contract termination, legal advice, compensation and admin
National Highways will confirm the total spend on the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme up to the end of March 2026 in its Annual Report and Accounts which is due to be published in July 2026. In relation to the requested breakdown:Contract terminati...
What determination he intends to make in response to the Schedule 3 paragraph 15 referrals he has received from coroners; and what his planned timetable is for making a determination.
Where referrals for a determination under Schedule 3, paragraph 15 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 are received, they will be responded to on an individual basis as soon as practicable.
How many taxi and private hire vehicle drivers were required to obtain a new enhanced DBS certificate in each of the last five years; what estimate she has made of the cost to those drivers; and wheth
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) does not hold this data. The DBS records how many applications are received, not how many separate individuals apply for checks. Individuals can make multiple applications, and therefore application numbers are unl...
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 ac
National Highways has set out its plans for achieving net zero on its website at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/environment/net-zero-highways/ and within its Net Zero Highways plan publications available on this dedicated webpage. National Highw...
What assessment her Department has made of the health of the zero emission vehicle rental and fleet market.
The Government recognises the important role the fleet and rental sectors play in advancing the UK’s transition to zero emission road transport, particularly through high market share of new zero emission vehicle (ZEV) purchases and the success of ZEV ado...
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.
c2c continue to make positive progress on the Barking station upgrade. Since 17 December 2025, both gatelines have been installed and are operational, the upgraded ticket office is 95% complete and the lift works are complete with lifts returning to servi...
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 wit
The Electric Car Grant has been designed to support sustainable manufacturing, an area in which the United Kingdom is a world leader. The Department works closely with UK and other vehicle manufacturers and will continue to do so as the grant evolves. To ...
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
Platform4 was created through the merger of London & Continental Railways (LCR) and Network Rail’s property development businesses, and it is owned by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.Network Rail Limited itself operates as an arm’s length body of ...
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
The Department for Transport’s ‘Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities in England on Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions’ provides advice to local authorities intending to contract out civil parking enforcement functions either on-street or off-...
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.
The 1999 Guidance on Airport Transport Forums and Airport Surface Access Strategies establishes a clear framework for airport operators and local stakeholders to collaborate on surface access planning. This partnership approach continues to work effective...
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
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is an independent regulator and decisions regarding net zero targets for Network Rail is a matter for the ORR Board. The ORR does not set the targets for National Highways. Government has set its requirements and targets ...
With reference to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 122531 on Bus Lanes: Motorcycles, whether her Department has published the analysis commissioned to inform the motorcycles in bus lanes consultation and
The Department for Transport has placed the analysis commissioned to inform the Motorcycles in Bus Lanes Consultation in the Libraries of both Houses as a deposited paper (DEP2026‑0310). It will be published on the Department’s website shortly.
Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to hold data on (a) the number of fires involving road vehicles of all types attended by Fire and Rescue Services in England each year and (b) fires
MHCLG collects data on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) in England through the Fire and Rescue Data Analysis Platform (FaRDaP), and previously through the Incident Recording System (IRS). This includes information on primary fires, fi...
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.
It is not possible to specify the month the Statutory Instrument will be laid before Parliament.