Every parliamentary written question tabled by Shivani Raja this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Whether local transport authorities will be expected to deliver the targets and commitments set out in the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy if they choose to allocate their devolved transport fundi
The Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy does not set out local transport authority targets or commitments. Local transport authorities will be supported by Active Travel England to deliver their local active travel ambitions and to develop and d...
What estimate she has made of the total cost of introducing the Great British Railways brand, including expenditure on train liveries, station signage, staff uniforms, marketing materials, digital platforms and
The introduction of the Great British Railways (GBR) brand marks a move to the railway putting passengers and the public interest first. It is being designed to maximise opportunities to grow revenue while ensuring value for money for the taxpayer. We are...
When she plans to respond to Question 4254.
Question 4254 was answered on 22 June.
When she plans to respond to Question 1416.
Question 1416 was answered on 17 June.
What estimate her Department has made of the proportion of expenditure under the Zero Emission Van Grant and Zero Emission Truck Grant that will support the purchase of vehicles manufactured (a) in the United K
The Department has not made this estimate. These schemes are demand-led and therefore uncertain, with vehicle sales subject to various factors including vehicle pricing, advertising and sales strategies.
With reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s decision to introduce a revised volunteer model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, whether her Department has made an estimate of (a) the number of Coastguard
His Majesty’s Coastguard has over 3,000 Coastguard Rescue Officers, all with unique personal circumstances and we recognise that any change will affect individuals differently. Serving CROs are entitled to compensation for up to the previous six years of ...
Pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 6390 on Euston Station: Finance, what criteria her Department will use to determine whether private finance has been secured on acceptable terms for the propose
In line with the Government’s 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy, the Department will assess whether the proposed public-private partnership for HS2 Euston station is commercially viable, while offering risk transfer and capable of delivering value for money...
What assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of a Zero Emission Vehicle mandate for heavy goods vehicles on private sector investment in alternative low-emission freight technologies.
We are exploring the potential regulatory design of a new framework and all options remain on the table. It is, therefore, too early to speculate on specific impacts but we will conduct a full review of all aspects of any final proposal for regulation.
Whether she plans to introduce a specific category within STATS19 road casualty data collection for collisions involving non-EAPC electric bikes.
The STATS19 collection is overseen by the Standing Committee on Road Injury Collision Statistics (SCRICS) and changes are made via periodic reviews, the last of which was in 2018.There are currently no plans to introduce a specific category for non-EAPC e...
Pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 3329 on Electric Vehicles: Grants, what estimate she has made of the proportion of grant-supported vehicle components that originate from UK-based supply chains
The Department for Transport does not collect or hold data on vehicle component origins.
What steps her Department is taking to accelerate the onboarding of local authorities to the National Parking Platform; and what estimate her Department has made of the number of unique motorists currently serv
The Department is supporting the National Parking Platform (NPP) and encouraging local authority participation. The Government’s Better Connected strategy promotes simpler, more consistent digital payments for road use, and Local Transport Plan guidance a...
Pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 3807, whether specific changes were made to Automated Passenger Services policy as a direct result of feedback from Unite the Union.
The Government continues to engage with a wide range of stakeholders as part of the development of policy on the Automated Passenger Services permitting scheme.Policy has been developed holistically, taking account of the full range of consultation respon...
What the expenditure by Network Rail has been on (a) transitioning 25 per cent of its car fleet to ultra-low emissions vehicles and (b) installing electric vehicle charging facilities across 10 per cent of pass
The Department for Transport has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
What transport funding was allocated per head of population to (a) Leicester and Leicestershire, (b) the East Midlands Combined County Authority area, (c) the West Midlands Combined Authority area, and (d) Grea
The table below shows the core transport funding allocated to Local Transport Authorities in 2025-26. The funding has been allocated on a range of factors beyond population, including deprivation and road mileage. Leicester City CouncilLeicestershire Co...
What steps the Government is taking to ensure that areas without a strategic transport authority receive long-term transport funding planning comparable to that available in devolved mayoral areas.
The Government is committed to supporting local leaders across the country to deliver transport that works for their communities, regardless of governance arrangements. We are providing local leaders in England with £21bn of local transport funding until ...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring airlines to cover a passenger's claim management or legal costs in cases where the airline initially rejected a UK261 compensation claim that
The Department has not made an assessment of the potential merits of requiring airlines to cover passengers’ claim management or legal costs in these circumstances. Airlines are already legally required under Regulation (EC) 261/2004 (‘Regulation 261’) to...
How many Greater Anglia trains have been fitted with advanced monitoring equipment since early 2026; and what the timeline is for the remainder of the fleet to be retrofitted.
Greater Anglia has now fitted six units with advanced monitoring equipment. The goal remains to have an estimate of eight to twelve units fitted with advanced monitoring equipment by the end of the year and work continues to deliver on this.
What assessment her Department has made of trends in the residual values of (a) battery electric vehicles and (b) internal combustion engine vehicles; and what assessment she has made of the impact of those tre
The Government is aware that, despite strong growth of the used electric vehicle (EV) market, the residual values of some EVs have depreciated more quickly than their internal combustion engine equivalents. The used EV market continues to mature, but we a...
With reference to the answer of 24 April 2026 to Question 127281 on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, what was the legal basis by which the trial of higher parking charges took place.
The Secretary of State authorised Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s request to depart from prescribed Penalty Charge Notice levels under powers conferred on the Secretary of State in paragraph 8(3) of Schedule 9 to the Traffic Management Act 2...
With reference to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 121401, what progress her Department has made on reviewing that research and its findings.
Officials are currently reviewing the research submitted by parking sector stakeholders.