Every parliamentary written question tabled by Joe Robertson this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 127547, whether checks undertaken to ensure the BNG metric digitisation project is following due process examined whether Equal Experts accessed proprietary software products developed by private sector BNG technology companies during the Discovery phase without those companies' knowledge or consent; who conducted those checks; and what written record of their findings exists.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 26 March 2026 to Question 121843, when the Department expects to publish further details of the options assessment alongside amendments to The Motor Vehicles Regulations 1999.
Awaiting answer.
(a) what recent assessment she has made of the cost of insurance premiums for e-cargo bikes in the urban freight sector; (b) what steps she is taking to address the affordability of such premiums; and (c) what measures she is taking to tackle the use of unsafe or uncertified bikes and riders; and whether she will make a statement on the matter.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 123911, when her Department expects to launch the mandatory training to ensure that women and girls’ experiences are at the centre of its development.
Awaiting answer.
When her Department expects to publish the Programme Business Case for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment her Department has made of the level and scope of funding available through UK SHORE to be sufficient to support the large-scale port grid upgrades required for compliance with the maritime Emissions Trading Scheme.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125234, when the Department expects to provide feedback on the latest proposals for temporary slip roads at M6 Junction 38 from National Highways, and whether that feedback will be published in the public domain.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 22 April 2026 to Question 126442, when Network Rail is expected to have completed the feasibility study on what would need to be true to improve passenger services on the East Suffolk branch line to support the local area, and whether the study will be made public.
Awaiting answer.
Whether the forthcoming update to the Manual for Streets will include specific guidance on the integration of horse riders within street design; and whether illustrative diagrams will include equestrians.
Awaiting answer.
When the final financial report of the Cranston Inquiry will be published.
Awaiting answer.
What steps her Department is taking to mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks affecting the aviation sector.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 127393, in which month does the Department expect to launch a targeted industry consultation on the public charging network.
Awaiting answer.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of job losses in the retail and hospitality sectors.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 14th May is attached.
What assessment her Department has made of increases in administrative regulatory burden arising from recent Civil Aviation Authority policy and guidance changes, and how these increases are compatible with the Government’s stated commitment in the Regulation Action Plan to a 25% reduction in such burdens.
Awaiting answer.
What the total expenditure has been to date by Network Rail, including Network Rail Property and any contractors engaged by it, on work related to the planning application for the redevelopment of London Liverpool Street Station; and what proportion of that expenditure has been incurred in each financial year since the project commenced.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 128421, whether her Department has plans to collect data on collisions or injuries involving e-bikes operated through hire schemes.
The Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act will enable local leaders to license shared cycle schemes. The Secretary of State will set minimum licence conditions which could include data sharing requirements, such as on collisions and injuries. Data sharing requirements, alongside other aspects of licensing implementation, will be determined following public consultation.
What funding her Department has provided directly to DFTO Train Operating Companies to increase the number of rail training places.
The Department does not provide funding to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) specifically for rail training places as part of the Department’s funding of train services. It is the responsibility of all train operating companies, including those currently operated by DFTO, to establish their own training requirements and fund these through their agreed budgets.
If she will publish the DVSA's fees strategy.
As the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) fees are set out in legislation, any changes require a statutory process, including public consultation and subsequent legislative amendments. DVSA will publish details of any fee changes when consulting as part of the statutory process.
What the current status is of environmental permitting for works at Bransty Tunnel with the Environment Agency and the Mining Remediation Authority; and what outstanding approvals are required before works can commence.
Network Rail is working closely with the Mining Remediation Authority and the Environment Agency to secure the necessary environmental permits, so that water pollution issues that are leading to the issues in Whitehaven Harbour can be addressed alongside the repairs to Bransty Tunnel. As part of this permitting process, Network Rail and the Mining Remediation Authority are currently modelling various complex scenarios to assess the impact of the long-term solution on Whitehaven Harbour and the surrounding area. Once all parties have understood and approved the water quality impacts, work to repair Bransty Tunnel can begin.
What assessment his Department made of the impact of the aviation sector on the UK economy when preparing The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the fact that the aviation sector was not explicitly referenced in that Strategy on aviation skills and training provision.
Sectors assessments are outlined in the Industrial Strategy Technical Annex, published on GOV.UK. The Industrial Strategy and Post-16 Education & Skills White Paper set out detail on how the government is investing in skills, including a £182m engineering package targeted at engineering skills shortages.On the aviation workforce specifically, the Generation Aviation Programme is a government–industry collaboration that helps build a future-ready aviation workforce by raising awareness of aviation careers, removing barriers to access, and attracting diverse, talented people to address new technologies, decarbonisation, and emerging trends. It delivers five workstreams: outreach, championing the sector, signposting training and careers, industry partnerships, and research and data. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/generation-aviation-group.