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.
Showing 141–150 of 150 · Department for Transport
If she will take steps to introduce a rail freight terminal near Spalding.
The Government recognises that the economic and environmental potential of rail freight is significant and is fully committed to supporting its growth. Under our plans to deliver the biggest overhaul of the railways in a generation, Great British Railways...
Whether she plans to end the use of smart motorways.
The safety of everyone travelling on our roads is the Government’s priority, which is why we are committed to delivering a new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade. We will not roll out new smart motorways and will set out next steps in due co...
If her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing five year block awards to councils for pothole management.
This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing all parts of the local highway network.The Department recognises the benefits of providing all local highway authorities with long-term funding ...
What steps she is taking to help reduce waiting times for practical driving tests in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times, whilst upholding road safety standards.As of 9 September 2024, there were 556,774 car practical driving tests booked, and 91,059 driving ...
How many accidents were recorded on the (a) A16, (b) A17 and (c) A151 in each of the last five years.
The number of reported personal injury road collisions on the A16, A17 and A151 in the last 5 years for which data is available can be found in the table below.Reported road collisions on the A16, A17, A151, 2018 to 2022Road20182019202020212022A1514940453...
Whether she has met Ministers in the Welsh Government to discuss the impact of 20mph zones in Wales.
The Secretary of State has not met Ministers in the Welsh Government to discuss the impact of 20mph zones in Wales.
What the cost to the public purse was of staff diversity networks in her Department in each of the last five years.
The Cabinet Office published the Civil Service equality, diversity and inclusion Expenditure Guidance on 14th May. Further guidance on diversity staff networks is being developed.
How much HS2 funding has been reallocated for rail upgrades in (a) South Holland and The Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire.
The previous Government made several funding commitments in the Network North Command Paper. These will be examined closely by the Government in the coming months.
What steps she plans to take to help improve the (a) reliability and (b) frequency of bus services in (i) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (ii) 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 Better Buses Bill to put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across England, to ensure networks can meet the needs to the communities who rely on them, including in South Holland and the Deepings, and across Lincolnshire.We also plan to empower local transport authorities through reforming bus funding. By giving local leaders more control and flexibility over bus funding they can plan ahead to deliver their local transport priorities. The Department will work closely with local leaders and bus operators to deliver on the government’s ambitions.
What steps she is taking to improve road (a) maintenance and (b) conditions in (i) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (ii) Lincolnshire.
This Government takes the condition of local roads seriously and is committed to maintaining and renewing our road network as a priority, on which Ministers will say more in future. Maintenance of the local highway network within Lincolnshire, including the constituency of South Holland and the Deepings, is the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council. For 2024/25, Lincolnshire County Council has been allocated over £43.6 million to help it maintain its local highway network. Future funding beyond 2024/25 is matter for the next Spending Review.