Every parliamentary written question tabled by Joe Robertson 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 list the planned frequency and route destinations for the additional Great Northern off-peak services from Moorgate scheduled from December 2026; and what milestones must be met to ensure these serv
The Department requires its operators to plan services and rail timetables that are designed to meet expected passenger demand and provide value for money for the taxpayer. From December, GTR will be increasing the frequency of the weekday off-peak and Sa...
With reference to her Department’s guidance entitled Rail rolling stock procurement: cyber-security, published in March 2026, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that operational technology cabin
The Department for Transport published its ‘Rail rolling stock procurement: cyber-security’ guidance to help industry consider and mitigate cyber risks when procuring rolling stock. This guidance is intended to support those responsible for procurement in...
What estimate her Department has made of the number of high-skilled jobs that will be created in Great Britain by 2035 as a result of the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme.
On May 22 of this year, the Automated Passenger Services permitting scheme for small-scale pilot deployments opened to applications. This can help operators to assess the viability of commercial self-driving services in Great Britain. The piloting scheme...
What guidance her Department provides to local highway authorities on the prioritisation of independent Stage 3 Road Safety Audit recommendations over generic forward-visibility reduction principles contained i
Manual for Streets 1 and 2 provide advice on the appropriate use of the road safety audit process within street design schemes. Manual for Streets focuses on residential and quiet streets and Manual for Streets 2 is aimed at busier streets including town ...
What plans she has to grant the Civil Aviation Authority stronger enforcement powers to penalise airlines that repeatedly and wrongly reject valid UK261 passenger compensation claims; and if she will make it a
The Government is committed to strengthening the enforcement of passenger rights in aviation. Through the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill, the Government intends to provide the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with enhanced e...
Pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 884, when she expects to (a) launch and (b) publish the results of the public consultation on data-sharing requirements for shared cycle scheme licensing.
We will consult comprehensively on all aspects of licensing for shared cycle schemes, including potential data-sharing requirements in due course. We will then implement licensing through a combination of regulations and guidance, including on data sharin...
Pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 883 on Cumbrian Coast Line: Tunnels, when the modelling work being undertaken by Network Rail and the Mining Remediation Authority to assess the impact of the l
Network Rail and the Mining Remediation Authority are aiming to complete the modelling work to assess the impact of the long-term solution for Bransty Tunnel on Whitehaven Harbour and the surrounding area by the end of July 2026.
Pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 105 on Delivery Services: Unmanned Air Systems, what timetable she has set for the Civil Aviation Authority's examination of the implications of emerging aviati
My department is working with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to publish a report later in 2026 on managing noise from emerging aviation technologies. The report will consider a range of emerging aviation applications, including drone delivery operati...
How many driving examiners started to practice in (a) April 2026 and (b) May 2026.
In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners (DE) in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests. In April 2026, 16 DEs started conducting tests. The data for May is still being finali...
How many additional practical car driving tests were delivered by DVSA in each month since March 2026 compared with the same months in the previous year; of those additional tests, how many were delivered by (i
In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners (DE) in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests. In April 2026, 16 DEs started conducting tests. The data for May is still being finali...
How many full-time equivalent driving examiners recruited by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) were (a) in post and (b) delivering practical car driving tests in (i) April 2026 and (ii) May 2026.
In April 2026 there were 1,618 full-time equivalent (FTE) driving examiners (DE) in post, and out of those, 1,604 were available to deliver practical car driving tests. In April 2026, 16 DEs started conducting tests. The data for May is still being finali...
Pursuant to the Answer of 26 May 2026 to Question 3126 on Shipping: UK Emissions Trading Scheme, what criteria her Department uses to define the unique challenges faced by Scottish island communities in accessi
There are over 90 inhabited island and peninsula communities in Scotland that rely on ferry services, each with distinct geographic contexts and with populations ranging from fewer than 10 to just over 21,000 inhabitants. These communities are reliant on ...
With reference to the answer of 9 March 2026, to Question 116997, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, whether advice given by special advisers included analysis on the political composition of councils.
I refer the Hon Member to the previous answer of 9 March 2026, UIN 116997.
With reference to the answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 115060, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, what assessment has been made of setting highways maintenance targets based on the decarbonisation of mainten
As set out in my answer of 2 March, metric 9 considers whether a local highway authority has plans to decarbonise its maintenance operations and whether it has plans to increase climate resilience. It does not set a specific target for decarbonising maint...
How much her Department has spent on (a) purchasing and (b) installing soundproof meeting pods for its headquarters in London since 4 July 2024; and how much of this relates to meeting pods for the Ministerial
No further funds have been spent on purchasing or installing soundproof meeting pods beyond that detailed in the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 71266.
With reference to the answer of 24 April 2026, to Question 127281, on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for what reason was that council chosen as the location of the pilot for higher parki
The location of the August 2025 trial was approved following an application from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
What progress has SWR made towards modernising and improving the West of England line fleet between December 2025 and 2028, including the planned overhaul of 15x fleet.
The 15X fleet heavy maintenance overhaul and internal refurbishment programme started in December 2025. The refreshed units will start being rolled out progressively later this year.
What social value Key Performance Indicators are in place for the HS2 programme.
HS2 Ltd measures social value through its benefits baseline, which is a defined set of performance indicators aligned with its strategic objectives: capacity and connectivity; skills and employment; value for money; catalyst for growth; customer experienc...
Whether she plans to make any changes to the maximum speed limits on (a) motorways and (b) A roads.
The Department has no plans to make changes to the national maximum speed limits on motorways or A roads.
With reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955, which programmes the British Transport Police is undertaking to achieve its Net Zero target by 2035; and what the estimated cost to the public
The British Transport Police (BTP) will be expected to deliver any programmes within their funding envelope. More detail on the specifics of the programmes can be provided by the BTP, who the Hon Member can contact directly.