Jerome Mayhew MP: written questions
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Great British Railways: Carbon EmissionsDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what targets for emissions reduction will apply to Great British Railways.
Answer: We remain committed to addressing the environmental challenges faced not only by rail – which is already a comparatively low-emission way to travel – but across transport. We will set out long term environmental expectations for GBR through the Long-Term ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTrain Operating CompaniesDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to ensure open access operators continue to have opportunities to expand services under Great British Railways.
Answer: The Bill contains clear legislative safeguards to ensure non-GBR operators, including open access operators, have fair access to the GBR-managed network. Open access operators can bring benefits to the rail network and passengers and will continue to play...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FreightDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what targets Great British Railways will be set for increasing the volume of freight transported by rail.
Answer: The Government recognises that the economic and environmental potential of rail freight is significant and is committed to the target of at least a 75% increase in freight moved by rail by 2050, alongside other targets that will be announced prior to the ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British RailwaysDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent estimate her Department has made of the savings arising from the establishment of Great British Railways; and what (a) data and (b) calculations her Department used to make this estimate.
Answer: The Railways Bill Impact Assessment provides an assessment of the potential impacts of the rail reform policies within the Railways Bill, including the establishment of Great British Railways.
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FranchisesDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms her Department will establish to safeguard commercially sensitive route proposals made by open access rail operators.
Answer: The Railways Bill will reform the existing rules for access and use of the railway by enabling GBR to take decisions on best use of the network. GBR will make these decisions against duties clearly defined in the bill, public law principles including to a...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: ComplaintsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to set statutory response times for complaints made under the Great British Railways passenger complaints system.
Answer: We expect that the establishment of GBR will mean that there will be a single complaint process for passengers for the majority of rail services.GBR will have to follow the minimum standards set by the passenger watchdog on complaint handling when setting...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: Dispute ResolutionDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms will her Department establish to resolve disputes between Great British Railways and devolved administrations over service provision.
Answer: The Railways Bill has been introduced to end the outdated model of franchising and structural fragmentation that inhibits how the railway is run. The vision for the future relationship between GBR and devolved operators is one of collaboration between pub...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: AccountabilityDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what mechanisms will her Department put in place to ensure operational decisions taken by Great British Railways are accountable to passengers.
Answer: GBR will be held to account for railway performance and customer experience.There will be a powerful voice for passengers, the Passenger Watchdog, which will independently monitor passenger experience, advocate for passengers and monitor GBR and other ope...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: Conflict of InterestsDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of potential conflicts of interest arising from Great British Railways acting as both infrastructure manager and passenger service operator.
Answer: Government is bringing track and train together in Great British Railways, which will be a directing mind able to take long-term strategic decisions to make the best use of the network and which will deliver benefits for passengers, freight users and taxp...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance she plans to issue on Great British Railways’ responsibilities for (a) national ticketing, (b) fare setting and (c) the administration of discount schemes for (i) young, (ii) elderly and (iii) dis
Answer: The Government's response to the Railways Bill consultation has confirmed plans for the future of the rail retail market once Great British Railways (GBR) is established. It also set out GBR's and the Secretary of State's roles in relation to fares settin...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89596More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether Great British Railways will be required to ensure interoperability between its ticketing systems and those operated by (a) devolved and (b) regional authorities.
Answer: Once GBR is established, it will deliver a high-quality website and app to customers, gradually replacing the 14 different DfT train operator websites that currently retail tickets. GBR will compete on a fair and open basis with independent retailers — as...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGreat British Railways: FunctionsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89595More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the cost implications of transferring research and advisory functions from Network Rail to Great British Railways.
Answer: Network Rail and its functions will become a foundational part of Great British Railways (GBR) as it is stood up. It is therefore unlikely that there will be significant costs in transferring functions currently within Network Rail into GBR. However, deta...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Facilities AgreementsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2025 to Question 77641 on Railways: Facilities Agreements, if she will publish (a) the terms of reference, (b) the memorandum of understanding and (c) associated documents w
Answer: The Framework Document is being reviewed and updated following the change of role from the DfT Operator of Last Resort to the Operator of First Choice. The Framework Document will be published on the Government website in due course. As the rail public se...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPassenger Standards AuthorityDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 October 2025 to Question 73726 on Passenger Standards Authority, what is her expected timetable for the delivery of the Passenger Watchdog.
Answer: The passenger watchdog will be stood up as soon as practicably possible following Royal Assent for the Railways Bill.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP Bure: Prisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners have been released in error from HMP Bure since July 2024.
Answer: Releases in error have been increasing for several years and are another symptom of the prison system crisis inherited by this Government. On 11 November, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a five-point action plan setting out initial steps to address th...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Crowborough Training CampHome OfficeTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Wealden District Council have raised legal objections to the use of Crowborough Training Camp to house asylum seekers.
Answer: We do not comment on legal matters, however all sites progressed for asylum accommodation will comply with safety, security, health and wellbeing standards. This government will close every asylum hotel. Work is well underway, with more suitable sites bei...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordStamp Duty Land TaxTreasuryTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 906180More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of stamp duty on the housing market.
Answer: At this Government’s first Budget, we made changes to stamp duty to help give first-time buyers, and other people buying a home to live in, an advantage over those buying second homes, third homes, or more. The independent Office of Budget Responsibility ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemploymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 21 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 906018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of unemployment.
Answer: The number of economically active people - which is people either in work or actively looking for work - has increased and stands at a record high. Even if it takes them a little while to find a job, we want to support people back into the labour market a...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FranchisesDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether franchised bus networks in combined authorities are reliant on (a) emergency and (b) extraordinary Government funding support.
Answer: No. In England outside London, the only franchised bus services in combined authorities operate in Greater Manchester. Since franchised bus services were first introduced in Greater Manchester in September 2023, no emergency or extraordinary funding for f...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGambling: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78529More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the oral contribution of the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury to the question from the hon. Member for Doncaster Central South of 1 July 2025, Official Report, column 125 and her Department's do
Answer: The Government consultation on proposals to simplify the current gambling tax system by merging the three current taxes that cover remote (including online) gambling closed on 21 July 2025. Responses are now being analysed and a response to the consultati...
Answered 15 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FreightDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to increase the volume of freight transported by rail.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting rail freight growth, recognising its significant economic and environmental potential and its critical role in the UK’s resilience. Last year, rail freight volumes increased by 5%. We will support future growth by...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: FreightDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress she has made in increasing rail freight growth.
Answer: The Government, alongside Network Rail and the rail freight sector, continue to make progress on ensuring the growth of rail freight. In the year April 2024 to March 2025, rail freight volumes increased by 5%. Network Rail’s Access Charge Discounts Policy...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FranchisesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has has discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential fiscal impacts of the long-term subsidy requirements of franchised bus networks.
Answer: The government has not provided funding to local authorities specifically to franchise bus networks. However, we have confirmed investment of over £1 billion in 25/26 to support and improve bus services and to keep fares affordable, this includes £712 mil...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Greater ManchesterDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has requested financial reporting from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on the Bee Network since the 2019 assessment.
Answer: The Department for Transport works closely with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to support the development and delivery of the Bee Network. Since the 2019 assessment, the Department has not formally requested financial reporting specific ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FranchisesDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has set financial performance benchmarks that combined authorities must meet in order to access Government support for bus franchising.
Answer: The government has not provided funding to local authorities specifically to franchise bus networks. However, we have confirmed investment of over £1 billion in 25/26 to support and improve bus services and to keep fares affordable, this includes £712 mil...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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