Greg Smith MP: written questions
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Written questions
Airports: TransportDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 1 April 2026 to Question 123240, whether his Department has issued any formal guidance to airport operators on meeting surface access environmental targets.
Answer: The expectations around the development and monitoring of airports’ surface access plans were first set out in the Department’s “Guidance on Airport Transport Forums and Airport Surface Access Strategies” in 1999. It is for the airport operator, working w...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordA12: ConstructionDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 6 March 2026 to Question 116792, whether a written ministerial direction, submission, or other formal decision document exists in relation to the March 2024 decision to defer the
Answer: Ministers took the decision in March 2024 to defer the start of construction on the A12 widening scheme following advice from officials. There is a long-standing convention not to release advice received by previous administrations. There is no written mi...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBus ServicesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms her Department will use to monitor whether local transport authorities are complying with the expectation to recognise and plan for the role of coach services within their transport strategies,
Answer: The Local Transport Plan guidance and “Better Connected” strategy set out what local authorities should consider in developing their Local Transport Plans.The Department will not routinely review Local Transport Plans. It is for the authorities to decide...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on fare revenue of the removal of cash payments on London Buses.
Answer: Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL).
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to WPQ 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to the Philippines; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on eac
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) undertakes essential international work each year, including for maritime safety and security, which includes direct engagement with other countries and international bodies. While a significant proportion of DfT’s inter...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to WPQ 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Pakistan; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occas
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) works with international partners to support the strengthening of aviation security standards with last points of departure to the UK. This engagement includes technical cooperation and in‑country visits where necessary ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Oman; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occa
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) undertakes essential international work each year, including for aviation and maritime security, which includes direct engagement with other countries and international bodies. While a significant proportion of DfT’s int...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Brazil; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each oc
Answer: Two Department for Transport (DfT) officials, one at Grade 7 and one at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) grade, travelled to Brazil, in October 2025 at the total cost of £3201.14. They attended the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Working Gr...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Qatar; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occ
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) undertakes essential international work each year, including aviation and maritime security operations, and direct engagement with other countries and international bodies. While a significant proportion of DfT’s interna...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, (a) what the purpose was of each flight to Maldives; (b) which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; (c) how many officials travel
Answer: The Department for Transport (DfT) undertakes essential international work each year, including aviation and maritime security operations, and direct engagement with other countries and international bodies. While a significant proportion of DfT’s interna...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AviationDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, (a) what the purpose was of each flight to Maldives; (b) which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; (c) how many officials travelled on
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: QatarDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Qatar; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasion and at what grade; what the cost was of each visit; and whether she assessed the potential merits of (a) conducting the engagements remotely and (b) combining the engagements with other travel.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: BrazilDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Brazil; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasion and at what grade; what the cost was of each visit; and whether she assessed the potential merits of (a) conducting the engagements remotely and (b) combining the engagements with other travel.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: OmanDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Oman; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasion and at what grade; what the cost was of each visit; and whether she assessed the potential merits of (a) conducting the engagements remotely and (b) combining the engagements with other travel.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: PakistanDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to WPQ 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Pakistan; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasion and at what grade; what the cost was of each visit; and whether an assessment was made of whether those engagements could be (a) conducted remotely and (b) combined with other travel.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: PhilippinesDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to WPQ 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to the Philippines; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasion and at what grade; what the cost was of each visit; and whether an assessment was made of whether those engagements could be (a) conducted remotely and (b) combined with other travel.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordBritish Nationals Abroad: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what her Department’s policy is on the acceptable duration of pre-trial detention for citizens of the United Kingdom who are detained overseas.
Answer: Where a British national raises fair trial concerns, including undue delay, we formulate our response on a case-by-case basis. Where a British detainee gives their consent for us to do so, we will raise fair trial or other concerns with the local authorit...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIain GuilleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to question UIN 122285, on which dates the two conversations between Minister Doughty and his Turkish counterpart took place; and on which date their next conversati
Answer: I discussed Iain Guille's detention and welfare with my Turkish counterpart on 17 December 2025 and 3 February 2026, and I am continuing to follow the case closely. Consular officials are also monitoring Mr Guille's situation and providing support to his ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking following the trial of higher parking penalty charge notices in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council in August 2025.
Answer: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has published a report on their month‑long trial of higher PCNs. The Department is reviewing the findings of this trial.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordParking Offences: FinesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the level of parking penalty charge notices in deterring nuisance parking.
Answer: The British Parking Association, the Local Government Association and other key stakeholders have been collaborating to gather comprehensive evidence on the effectiveness of current PCN levels in England outside London. Their findings and recommendations ...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEqual Experts: Data ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether DEFRA has established whether Equal Experts, in conducting the BNG Metric Tool Discovery phase under contract C24064, accessed software products developed by private sector BNG
Answer: The statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric is a Government‑owned tool and is currently only available to users in spreadsheet format. The existing tool has well‑recognised issues relating to accessibility, usability, and data integrity, which the Go...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: BatteriesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 123517 on Electric Vehicles: Costs, when her Department expects to conclude its exploration of regulatory options on battery state of health information; and
Answer: On 13 April 2026, the Department launched a public consultation on updating the minimum emission standards for new road vehicles to Euro 7. As part of these proposals, manufacturers would be required to fit electric vehicles with accurate, accessible and ...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: BatteriesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 123516, whether her Department plans to begin holding data on average or individual replacement battery costs for electric vehicles.
Answer: The Department has no plans to collect and hold the data on average or individual replacement battery costs for EVs, but will closely monitor this issue through continued engagement with industry and consumer groups. The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate regu...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDfT OperatorDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 30 March 2026 to Question 122220, what the total cost is of mobilising the new sponsorship model and team referred to in that Answer.
Answer: There has been no additional cost to the public purse in establishing the new DFTO sponsorship model and team. The team was formed by redeploying existing staff.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: AlbaniaDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2026 to WPQ 120039, what the purpose was of each flight to Albania; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasion and
Answer: There was a single return flight to Albania, and this was to enable an official to attend a conference of the joint United Nations and World Health Organisation Pan European Programme for Transport, Health and the Environment. A single official at HEO gra...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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