Navendu Mishra MP: written questions

Written questions

• Bangladesh: Religious FreedomForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3161More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made recent representations to his Bangladeshi counterpart on the protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh.

  Answer: In our public statements, we urged an end to the violence and a de-escalation of the situation. We were clear that a full and independent UN-led investigation into recent events is important. The UK Government welcomed the appointment of the Interim Gover...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Stockport Station: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3160More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to refurbish Stockport railway station.

  Answer: Avanti West Coast and Network Rail hold the responsibility for the operations, maintenance, and refurbishment activities at Stockport station. I understand that the lift on platform 0 and the station entrance doors have recently been refurbished. More sub...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Brinnington Station and Heaton Chapel Station: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3159More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to provide funding for step-free access at (a) Brinnington Station and (b) Heaton Chapel Station.

  Answer: We are carefully considering the best approach to the Access for All programme. This Government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognise the social and economic benefits this brings to communities.

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record
• Railways: MoneyDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Aug 2024AnsweredUIN 3158More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to require train operating companies to accept cash payments for onboard catering purchases.

  Answer: Catering services are a commercial matter for each train operating company. Train operators are responsible for considering the equality impacts of operational changes such as to catering payment methods, and are expected by the Department for Transport t...

  Answered 9 Sept 2024

  Original Parliament record