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That this House acknowledges the sixth anniversary of the founding in Northern Ireland of the charity Life After, set up to offer help and support to families and friends who have been bereaved through road traffic collisions; commends all volunteers and those associated with the group who have campaigned tirelessly to raise the issue of the ongoing problems faced by those who lost loved ones in such tragic circumstances; and expresses the hope that support and awareness of the issue will continue to grow for the charity.
That this House acknowledges the sixth anniversary of the founding in Northern Ireland of the charity Life After, set up to offer help and support to families and friends who have been bereaved through road traffic collisions; commends all volunteers and those associated with the group who have campaigned tirelessly...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many fines for littering have been issued by National Highways and its predecessors since 1 January 2013.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many fines for littering have been issued by National Highways and its predecessors since 1 January 2013.
National Highways is not an enforcement organisation and so does not have the powers to issue fines for littering or other offences.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish National Highways most recent litter survey; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish National Highways most recent litter survey; and if he will make a statement.
In 2021/22 National Highways reported that 60.8% of relevant parts of the Strategic Road Network had no litter, refuse or detritus, or was predominately free of litter, refuse or detritus apart from some small items, per the Code of practice on litter and refuse. This is the most recent data available. This data is indicative of the motorways and major A-roads network over a year.
That this House celebrates the tireless work of countless individuals and organisations. including community groups, schools, emergency services, businesses, fleet operators, road safety campaigners and charities, road victim support services and road safety professionals, to champion road safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries on roads; highlights the 23,529 people killed or seriously injured on roads in Great Britain in 2020, and 6,543 in Northern Ireland, despite the pandemic reducing traffic, and the fact that no level of casualties is acceptable; welcomes Government plans to publish a Road Safety Strategic Framework; congratulates Brake, together with sponsors Arval, DHL and openreach on coordinating Road Safety Week from 15 to 21 November 2021, as a focus of community efforts to raise awareness; and notes that thousands of local groups, schools, emergency services, hospitals, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the week to raise awareness about road safety and the steps we can take to stop these avoidable tragedies.
That this House celebrates the tireless work of countless individuals and organisations. including community groups, schools, emergency services, businesses, fleet operators, road safety campaigners and charities, road victim support services and road safety professionals, to champion road safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries on roads; highlights the 23,529 people...
That this House recognises the vital work of the roadside rescue and recovery industry which ensures roads are kept safe and clear; notes that part of the industry’s work involves carrying out recovery and storage under the direction of the Police or highways authorities; notes that fees charged for this type of work are controlled by Government regulations and are known as Statutory Fees and that these were last reviewed in 2008; further notes that an increasing proportion of these fees are being taken by the police and highways authorities, notes it is common for the recovery operator undertaking the recovery work to receive a fraction of the actual Statutory Fee resulting in a situation where operators receive less payment for a job than in 2008 despite Government guidance that these fees should not be a revenue generator for the police and highways authorities; recognises that the industry’s ability to undertake work covered by Statutory Fees is at breaking point and that spiralling maintenance and other costs since 2008 combined with other issues such as the increasing popularity and costs of recovering Electric Vehicles are adding to the pressure; and urges Government to address these issues and ensure a fair system of Statutory Fees that defines the role and income of both authorities and operators, accounts for the costs and risks of recovering and storing electric vehicles and the costs of operating sophisticated SOCO compliant facilities required by the police.
That this House recognises the vital work of the roadside rescue and recovery industry which ensures roads are kept safe and clear; notes that part of the industry’s work involves carrying out recovery and storage under the direction of the Police or highways authorities; notes that fees charged for this...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress his Department has made on its trial on the use of red flashing lights by recovery operators; what date the outcome of that trial will be published; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress his Department has made on its trial on the use of red flashing lights by recovery operators; what date the outcome of that trial will be published; and if he will make a statement.
The Department has finalised its work specification for the trials programme and will shortly seek tenders for the research on a competitive basis. It is anticipated the programme will include three elements: real-world scenario testing in a safe off-road environment; assessments of the effects of a proliferation of warning lamps on road user reactions and safety, and to develop guidance for road recovery operators on the use of lighting functions currently permitted by regulation.
The department anticipates the research to be 6-9 months in duration once contracted. A report of the trials and final guidance document will be published upon completion.
That this House welcomes the 6th UN Global Road Safety Week from 17 to 23 May 2021; notes that more than 1.3 million people die on the world’s roads every year and that road traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for young people across the world; also notes that 1,800 people are killed and 35,000 are seriously injured on the roads in the UK each year, at a cost to society officially estimated at £35 billion; further welcomes the ambitious target of the UN General Assembly resolution 74/299, passed in August 2020, to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 per cent by 2030; further welcomes the endorsement by the Government of that target; acknowledges the campaign to make 20 miles per hour speed limits the norm for cities worldwide in places where people mix with traffic; recognises that 20 miles per hour speed limits contribute to making cities safe, clean and healthy, supporting progress towards a number of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; and urges the Government to set national targets to reduce road causalities in line with the global target, and to produce a national strategy to achieve those targets
That this House welcomes the 6th UN Global Road Safety Week from 17 to 23 May 2021; notes that more than 1.3 million people die on the world’s roads every year and that road traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for young people across the world; also notes...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 May 2020 to Question 42943 what assessment he has made of the effect of HGVs in the haulage sector being off the road on the financial viability of the sector during the covid-19 outbreak.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 13 May 2020 to Question 42943 what assessment he has made of the effect of HGVs in the haulage sector being off the road on the financial viability of the sector during the covid-19 outbreak.
The Department for Transport is in regular contact with representatives of the road haulage industry to understand the issues the industry is experiencing as a result of COVID-19. The Department is working with the industry to ensure that the appropriate measures are in place to allow for the continued operation of the road freight sector during the pandemic and to identify barriers to accessing the available Government support schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2020 to Question 42941 on Roads: Freight, what assessment he has made of the financial sustainability of haulage companies as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2020 to Question 42941 on Roads: Freight, what assessment he has made of the financial sustainability of haulage companies as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
The Department for Transport is in regular contact with representatives of the road haulage industry to understand the issues the industry is experiencing as a result of COVID-19. The Department is working with the industry to ensure that the appropriate measures are in place to allow for the continued operation of the road freight sector during the pandemic and to identify barriers to accessing the available Government support schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2020 to Question 42934 on Business: Billing, what assessment he has made of the effect of covid-19 on trends in the level of (a) timely payment and (b) non-payment of invoices in the haulage sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2020 to Question 42934 on Business: Billing, what assessment he has made of the effect of covid-19 on trends in the level of (a) timely payment and (b) non-payment of invoices in the haulage sector.
The Department for Transport is in regular contact with representatives of the road haulage industry to understand the issues that the industry is experiencing as a result of COVID-19. Engagement with the industry suggests that delays in payment from customers is an issue for some hauliers.
The Government will continue to gather evidence on the impacts of COVID-19 to establish whether any further support for the sector is needed.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 13 May 2020 to Question 42946, what discussions he has held with businesses in the haulage industry on the potential need of businesses to access a furlough scheme on a monthly basis to cope with unpredictable business demand...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 13 May 2020 to Question 42946, what discussions he has held with businesses in the haulage industry on the potential need of businesses to access a furlough scheme on a monthly basis to cope with unpredictable business demand...
The Government has announced a range of measures to support all businesses, including hauliers, such as the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. The Department for Transport continues to engage with the haulage industry to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the sector.
As the economy re-opens, the Government will support people back into work. The Government announced on 12 May that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended for four months, until the end of October.
From August to October, the scheme will continue for all sectors and regions of the UK, but with greater flexibility to support the transition back to work. Employers currently using the scheme will be able to bring furloughed employees back part-time. The Government will set out full details by the end of May.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2020 to Question 42942 on Roads: Freight, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of extending business rates relief to haulage companies for (a) one and (b) six months.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2020 to Question 42942 on Roads: Freight, if he will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of extending business rates relief to haulage companies for (a) one and (b) six months.
The Government has provided enhanced support to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England through business rates relief given the direct and acute impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors.
A range of further measures to support all businesses, including those not eligible for the business rates holiday, such as haulage companies, has also been made available.
The Government is monitoring the sectoral impact of COVID-19 and is keeping all support under review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the proportion of trucks in the haulage industry that are idle as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the proportion of trucks in the haulage industry that are idle as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
The Government has made available £330bn of support through loans and guarantees to support UK businesses. Changes have been made to some of the schemes to ensure that more businesses, particularly those that are SMEs like many road haulage companies, can benefit from them.
The Department is in regular contact with representatives of the road haulage industry to understand the issues that the industry is experiencing as a result of COVID-19. The Department recognises that the sector is going through a challenging time.
Engagement with the industry suggests that delays in payment from customers is an issue for some hauliers.
Engagement with the industry also indicates that some road haulage trucks have been taken off the road. Whilst there are no current plans to introduce a financial support scheme for haulage businesses whose vehicles are idle during the COVID-19 outbreak, we continue to keep this under review.
The Government will continue to gather evidence on the impacts of COVID-19 to establish whether any further support for the sector is needed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what financial support his Department has made available to haulage companies whose vehicles are currently idle as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what financial support his Department has made available to haulage companies whose vehicles are currently idle as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
The Government has made available £330bn of support through loans and guarantees to support UK businesses. Changes have been made to some of the schemes to ensure that more businesses, particularly those that are SMEs like many road haulage companies, can benefit from them.
The Department is in regular contact with representatives of the road haulage industry to understand the issues that the industry is experiencing as a result of COVID-19. The Department recognises that the sector is going through a challenging time.
Engagement with the industry suggests that delays in payment from customers is an issue for some hauliers.
Engagement with the industry also indicates that some road haulage trucks have been taken off the road. Whilst there are no current plans to introduce a financial support scheme for haulage businesses whose vehicles are idle during the COVID-19 outbreak, we continue to keep this under review.
The Government will continue to gather evidence on the impacts of COVID-19 to establish whether any further support for the sector is needed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a financial support scheme for haulage businesses whose vehicles are idle during the covid-19 outbreak.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a financial support scheme for haulage businesses whose vehicles are idle during the covid-19 outbreak.
The Government has made available £330bn of support through loans and guarantees to support UK businesses. Changes have been made to some of the schemes to ensure that more businesses, particularly those that are SMEs like many road haulage companies, can benefit from them.
The Department is in regular contact with representatives of the road haulage industry to understand the issues that the industry is experiencing as a result of COVID-19. The Department recognises that the sector is going through a challenging time.
Engagement with the industry suggests that delays in payment from customers is an issue for some hauliers.
Engagement with the industry also indicates that some road haulage trucks have been taken off the road. Whilst there are no current plans to introduce a financial support scheme for haulage businesses whose vehicles are idle during the COVID-19 outbreak, we continue to keep this under review.
The Government will continue to gather evidence on the impacts of COVID-19 to establish whether any further support for the sector is needed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of business rates on the financial sustainability of haulage companies during the covid-19 pandemic.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of business rates on the financial sustainability of haulage companies during the covid-19 pandemic.
The Government has provided enhanced support to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England through business rates relief given the direct and acute impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors.
A range of further measures to support all businesses, including those not eligible for the business rates holiday, such as haulage companies, has also been made available. For example, the Government has launched the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to help firms keep people in employment, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offering loans of up to £5 million for SMEs through the British Business Bank backed by an 80% Government guarantee, and is deferring VAT payments for this quarter.
The Government is monitoring the sectoral impacts of COVID-19, and keeps all support under review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the (a) level of late payments and non-payments for services provided in the road transport industry and (b) potential effect of those payments on the viability of haulage companies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the (a) level of late payments and non-payments for services provided in the road transport industry and (b) potential effect of those payments on the viability of haulage companies.
The Government has made available £330bn of support through loans and guarantees to support UK businesses. Changes have been made to some of the schemes to ensure that more businesses, particularly those that are SMEs like many road haulage companies, can benefit from them.
The Department is in regular contact with representatives of the road haulage industry to understand the issues that the industry is experiencing as a result of COVID-19. The Department recognises that the sector is going through a challenging time.
Engagement with the industry suggests that delays in payment from customers is an issue for some hauliers.
Engagement with the industry also indicates that some road haulage trucks have been taken off the road. Whilst there are no current plans to introduce a financial support scheme for haulage businesses whose vehicles are idle during the COVID-19 outbreak, we continue to keep this under review.
The Government will continue to gather evidence on the impacts of COVID-19 to establish whether any further support for the sector is needed.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending business rates relief to haulage companies during the covid-19 pandemic.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending business rates relief to haulage companies during the covid-19 pandemic.
The Government has provided enhanced support to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors in England through business rates relief given the direct and acute impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors.
A range of further measures to support all businesses, including those not eligible for the business rates holiday, such as haulage companies, has also been made available. For example, the Government has launched the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to help firms keep people in employment, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offering loans of up to £5 million for SMEs through the British Business Bank backed by an 80% Government guarantee, and is deferring VAT payments for this quarter.
The Government is monitoring the sectoral impacts of COVID-19, and keeps all support under review.
That this House welcomes the vital role that the road freight and logistics sector has played during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that food and vital medical supplies have kept moving; further notes that many within the sector continue to face significant financial challenges due to the lockdown of other industries such as retail and construction; calls on the Government to ensure that all parts of the industry are protected through the crisis such that they ensure the economy can bounce back as the Prime Minister has suggested; and calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ensure that further measures are introduced to support the sector now and during the UK’s recovery including a 100 per cent Government backed invoice financing scheme, suspension of fuel duty for the sector, greater flexibility in the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the expansion of the business rates holiday to include all haulage sites and a new lorry retention scheme to ensure those hauliers whose trucks are currently not in use can survive.
That this House welcomes the vital role that the road freight and logistics sector has played during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that food and vital medical supplies have kept moving; further notes that many within the sector continue to face significant financial challenges due to the lockdown of other industries...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timescale is for publishing his Department's review of the effectiveness of red lights for roadside recovery operators; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timescale is for publishing his Department's review of the effectiveness of red lights for roadside recovery operators; and if he will make a statement.
The Government confirmed its intention to review available evidence on whether a more flexible approach might be appropriate to allowing the use of red flashing lamps by road recovery operators.
The Government is committed to improving road safety, and the Department is currently tendering this independent review through a competitive process. It is expected that the contract will be awarded in approximately three months and, subject to the tenders received, the results could be available four months later. The report will be published following completion.