Greg Smith MP: written questions
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Aviation: ApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether Skills England assessed the potential impact of recommending the removal of levy funding for most Level 7 apprenticeships for learners aged 22 and over on the aviation sector.
Answer: This Government is investing in young people’s futures and reversing the sharp decline in apprenticeship starts amongst young people – which have fallen by 40% over the last decade. Since January 2026, the government no longer funds level 7 apprenticeship...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPorts: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has identified priority ports where investment in infrastructure could improve both commercial capacity and military mobility.
Answer: We work closely across government to strengthen our resilience and the overall ports sector. The government supports and enables investment through a strong policy and regulatory framework, while also working in partnership with industry and providing add...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Nature ConservationDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5044 on Railways: Nature Conservation, how many ecologists were employed or contracted by Network Rail in each of the last five financial years; and what the to
Answer: We do not have immediate access to data for figures over the last five years.However, since the 2018 Varley review, commissioned by the previous government, Network Rail has taken steps to ensure its environmental functions are adequately resourced. Netwo...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRescue Services: Voluntary WorkDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s decision to introduce a revised volunteer model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, what assessment she has made of the impact of that decision on (a) recruitm
Answer: The revised operating model for the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) has been agreed following a Court of Appeal ruling, which meant that the current remuneration model could not legally continue.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has p...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2026 to Question 5014 on Driving Licences: Health, how many claims for financial compensation relating to delays in the processing of medical driving licence applications by the
Answer: The table below presents the number of compensation claims submitted each month since July 2024, along with the total amount paid in each corresponding month where a delay in processing was a factor. MonthClaims ReceivedCompensation Paid (£)July 20242250A...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: RegistrationDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of the trends in moped and 51–125cc scooter registrations since 2022.
Answer: Information is not available specifically on the trends in mopeds and 51–125cc scooters registered for the first time, so the Department has not made this assessment.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles: RegistrationDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to address the absence of registration for non-EAPC electric bikes, improve rider accountability and support police enforcement.
Answer: Non-EAPC electric bikes are classed as motor vehicles and cannot legally be used on the road unless approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency, taxed and insured. The police have the power to seize electric bikes not appropriatel...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: InnovationDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5446, if she will list the specific transport projects, in addition to the light rail infrastructure trial in Coventry, that have utilised the proportionate and
Answer: A proportionate and flexible approach enables the department to use the most appropriate methodology to assess the value for money, including for an innovative activity, considering risk versus reward. Projects cannot meaningfully be defined as only innov...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: StandardsDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5611, what assessment her Department has made of the comparative impact of (a) electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) and (b) diesel heavy goods vehicles on road
Answer: While we have not undertaken a specific assessment of this effect, we are actively considering the implications of introducing zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), including the potential for additional road wear.Zero emission HGVs are subject to th...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 4292, what the formal timeline is for the stakeholder discussions ahead of the early 2027 review; and on what date she intends to publish the terms of reference
Answer: We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate, which we aim to complete within the next six months.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordA47: Dual CarriagewaysDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what costs have been incurred as a result of the cancellation and revocation of the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme, including costs relating to contract termination, legal advice, compensation and admin
Answer: National Highways will confirm the total spend on the A47 Wansford to Sutton dualling scheme up to the end of March 2026 in its Annual Report and Accounts which is due to be published in July 2026. In relation to the requested breakdown:Contract terminati...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Emissions Trading Scheme: ShippingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to publish a single, authoritative source of guidance on compliance requirements for maritime operators under the UK ETS.
Answer: The Government has built a high-quality digital-first system with an online emissions monitoring and reporting platform that has embedded guidance for the whole process. Free voluntary onboarding has been available since November 2025 for at least 96% of ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCoronersMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what determination he intends to make in response to the Schedule 3 paragraph 15 referrals he has received from coroners; and what his planned timetable is for making a determination.
Answer: Where referrals for a determination under Schedule 3, paragraph 15 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 are received, they will be responded to on an individual basis as soon as practicable.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTaxis: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many taxi and private hire vehicle drivers were required to obtain a new enhanced DBS certificate in each of the last five years; what estimate she has made of the cost to those drivers; and wheth
Answer: The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) does not hold this data. The DBS records how many applications are received, not how many separate individuals apply for checks. Individuals can make multiple applications, and therefore application numbers are unl...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: TransportDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May 2026 to Question 1259, whether the Department has plans to review and amend the 1999 Guidance on Airport Transport Forums and Airport Surface Access Strategies.
Answer: The 1999 Guidance on Airport Transport Forums and Airport Surface Access Strategies establishes a clear framework for airport operators and local stakeholders to collaborate on surface access planning. This partnership approach continues to work effective...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Hire ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the health of the zero emission vehicle rental and fleet market.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role the fleet and rental sectors play in advancing the UK’s transition to zero emission road transport, particularly through high market share of new zero emission vehicle (ZEV) purchases and the success of ZEV ado...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: BarkingDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress c2c has made on upgrading Barking station since 17 December 2025; and whether the upgraded ticket office, new lift and extended gateline remain on schedule for completion in 2026.
Answer: c2c continue to make positive progress on the Barking station upgrade. Since 17 December 2025, both gatelines have been installed and are operational, the upgraded ticket office is 95% complete and the lift works are complete with lifts returning to servi...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordParking: FinesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has issued guidance to local highways authorities on the issuing of (a) on-street and (b) off-street municipal parking fines by outsourced contractors where contractors provide financial
Answer: The Department for Transport’s ‘Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities in England on Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions’ provides advice to local authorities intending to contract out civil parking enforcement functions either on-street or off-...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlatform4Department for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026, to Question 121019 on Network Rail and Platform 4: Trade Unions, whether Platform 4 is deemed a public authority for the purposes of (a) the public sector equality
Answer: Platform4 was created through the merger of London & Continental Railways (LCR) and Network Rail’s property development businesses, and it is owned by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.Network Rail Limited itself operates as an arm’s length body of ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordOffice of Rail and Road: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955 on Department for Transport: Carbon Emissions, what steps the Office of Rail and Road is taking to integrate Net Zero targets into its economic
Answer: The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is an independent regulator and decisions regarding net zero targets for Network Rail is a matter for the ORR Board. The ORR does not set the targets for National Highways. Government has set its requirements and targets ...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Highways: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 100955 on Department for Transport: Carbon Emissions, if she will provide a breakdown of the specific programmes National Highways is undertaking to ac
Answer: National Highways has set out its plans for achieving net zero on its website at https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-work/environment/net-zero-highways/ and within its Net Zero Highways plan publications available on this dedicated webpage. National Highw...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the extent to which the Electric Car Grant supports UK-based vehicle manufacturing and associated supply chains; and what steps she is taking to ensure that the scheme aligns wit
Answer: The Electric Car Grant has been designed to support sustainable manufacturing, an area in which the United Kingdom is a world leader. The Department works closely with UK and other vehicle manufacturers and will continue to do so as the grant evolves. To ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthernDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120876 on Northern Trains: Rolling Stock, what the ten Northern Trains routes with the highest number of short-formed services were in the last 18 month
Answer: The ten Northern Trains routes with the highest number of short-formed services over the last 18 months – with the proportion of total services along these routes included – are displayed in the table below. It should be noted that these figures are for a...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Lanes: MotorcyclesDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 122531 on Bus Lanes: Motorcycles, whether her Department has published the analysis commissioned to inform the motorcycles in bus lanes consultation and
Answer: The Department for Transport has placed the analysis commissioned to inform the Motorcycles in Bus Lanes Consultation in the Libraries of both Houses as a deposited paper (DEP2026‑0310). It will be published on the Department’s website shortly.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFreightDepartment for TransportTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when her Department plans to publish its new plan for freight.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting a strong and resilient freight and logistics sector that enables economic growth across the UK. My Department is working closely with industry and the Freight Council to develop a new freight plan which reflects t...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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