Every parliamentary written question tabled by John Hayes this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of changes to the level of the bus fare cap on public transport use in Lincolnshire.
In the Budget on 30 October, the government confirmed it will invest over £150 million to introduce a new £3 cap on single bus fares in England outside London from 1 January until 31 December 2025. Under the plans of the previous administration, the curre...
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the support provided for people with mobility issues to access trains at Spalding station.
No recent assessment has been made regarding accessibility at Spalding Station. Spalding Station has step free access to platforms.
What steps she is taking to increase the level of funding for railways in Lincolnshire.
The Budget and first phase of the Spending Review reaffirmed our commitment to funding for rail and confirmed our commitments to transformative major projects. This builds on the regulatory settlement for the current 5-year period, which ensures continued...
If she will make an assessment of potential impact of reopening Littleworth Railway station at Deeping St Nicholas on the local economy.
The Government believes that local transport authorities and local leaders are best placed to prioritise and take forward transport projects which are most appropriate for the areas they serve.Reopening Littleworth railway station is currently not a gover...
If she will make an assessment of the potential economic merits of existing East Midlands rail services stopping at (a) Deeping St Nicholas and (b) Donington.
The Department has no current plans for an economic assessment into the re-opening of stations at Deeping St Nicholas (Littleworth) or Donington (Donington Road).
What steps she is taking to improve access to public transport in rural areas within (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the Government will pass the ...
If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions on the logistics sector.
To repair the public finances and help raise the revenue required to increase funding for public services, the Government has taken the difficult decision to increase employer National Insurance. The Government recognises the need to support the smallest ...
How many apprentices her Department has employed each year since 2010.
The Department formally began recording apprenticeship data from 2017, following the publication of the Civil Service Apprenticeship Strategy. This data reflects DfTc, excluding the agencies.YearApprentice Numbers2017 - 2018192018 - 2019202019 - 202024202...
How many road accidents there were in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire in the most recent period for which data is available.
Data on road injury collisions are reported by police using the STATS19 system. The number of personal injury road collisions reported to police in each of the areas requested in 2023 are shown in the table below.AreaAll collisionsSouth Holland and the De...
What steps she is taking to help reduce congestion on roads in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
This Government is committed to maintaining and renewing our road network so it can serve all road users and is safe. Traffic management of local roads is the responsibility of local traffic authorities who are best placed to understand local circumstanc...
What progress she has made on supporting pothole repairs in South Holland and the Deepings constituency.
The Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing the local highway network.At Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced an extra £500 million for local highway maintenance for the 2025/26 financial ...
Pursuant to the Answer of 29 October 2024 to Question 10405 on Driving Licences: Foreign Nationals, if she will hold discussions with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency on the potential merits of recording
As information on nationality is not required for driving licence purposes, there are no plans for the Driver and Vehicle Agency to record this data for newly qualified drivers.
How many driving test centres there are in (a) Lincolnshire and (b) the East Midlands.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has 22 driving test centres (DTC) located in the East Midlands. This total includes seven DTCs located inLincolnshire.
How many and what proportion of new driving licences were issued to foreign nationals in each of the last three years.
The information requested is not available, as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency does not record the nationality of driving licence holders.
What steps she is taking to help reduce the number of people driving while under the influence of illegal drugs.
This Government takes road safety very seriously and reducing those killed and injured on our roads is a key priority. That is why we have announced our intention to publish a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. We will set out next step...
How many publicly available roadside electric vehicle chargers will be required for the phase out of the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Li
More charging infrastructure is needed across the country to support the transition to electric vehicles, and this Government has committed to accelerate the rollout. The number of public charging devices required depends on a variety of factors such as t...
If she will make it her policy for her Department to prioritise the (a) procurement and (b) purchase of British produced (i) food and (ii) drink.
The Department for Transport complies with the relevant legal and regulatory framework when procuring food and drinks for use in its canteens and restaurants. Contracts include a requirement to comply with the mandatory standards of the Government Buying ...
What steps her Department is taking to help increase the number of passenger miles travelled by bus in Lincolnshire.
The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Buses are the most commonly used mode of public transport in Britain, and good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable com...
If she will meet Network Rail to discuss electrifying the Peterborough to Doncaster railway line.
Ministers meet regularly with Network Rail and a variety of matters will be discussed.
If she will make an assessment of the potential economic benefits of introducing a Sunday service for trains serving Spalding railway station.
There are no plans for such an assessment, but local transport authorities are free to put together a business case for consideration by the rail industry should they so wish.