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Questions for oral answer on a future day as of Wednesday 12 October 2022.
T Indicates a topical question. Members are selected by ballot to ask a Topical Question.
[R] Indicates that a relevant interest has been declared.
Questions for Answer on Thursday 13 October
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
1James Wild (North West Norfolk): Whether her Department has made an assessment of the accuracy of the benefit cost ratio in the outline business case submitted by Network Rail for the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement under the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline.(901604)
2Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central): What recent steps her Department has taken to deliver major transport infrastructure projects in the north of England.(901605)
3Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge): Whether she has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of VAT levels on private hire operators.(901606)
4George Freeman (Mid Norfolk): Whether her Department is taking steps to increase investment in the regeneration of stations outside of cities to (a) improve access for (i) local residents, (ii) commuters and (iii) tourists and (b) support Growth Hubs.(901607)
5Catherine West (Hornsey and Wood Green): Whether her Department has made an assessment of the level of funding that will be required to meet its cycling targets for (a) 2025 and (b) 2030.(901608)
6Anna Firth (Southend West): What steps her Department is taking to help maintain the provision of bus services in all parts of the UK.(901609)
7Sara Britcliffe (Hyndburn): What recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of modernising the railways.(901610)
8Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West): If she will have discussions with transport operators on supporting steps to recognise the gender identity and expression of (a) staff and (b) customers.(901611)
9Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet): What steps her Department is taking to help maintain the provision of bus services in all parts of the UK(901612)
10Imran Hussain (Bradford East): Whether her Department is taking steps to help reduce rail journey times between Bradford and Manchester.(901613)
11Owen Thompson (Midlothian): Whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the (a) level of vacancies and (b) potential merits of expanding the shortage occupation list in the transport sector.(901614)
12Bob Blackman (Harrow East): What recent discussions she has had with Transport for London on its progress on making the agreed savings under the Long Term Funding Settlement of 30 August 2022.(901615)
13Jerome Mayhew (Broadland): What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on taking steps to support motorists with fuel costs.(901616)
14Sarah Green (Chesham and Amersham): What steps her Department is taking to ensure that there is adequate monitoring and oversight of the construction of HS2.(901617)
15Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West): Whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the (a) level of vacancies and (b) potential merits of expanding the shortage occupation list in the transport sector.(901618)
16Karl McCartney (Lincoln): What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Growth Plan 2022 on the delivery of road upgrades.(901619)
17Alex Sobel (Leeds North West): If she will make it her policy to implement Transport for the North’s preferred option for Northern Powerhouse Rail.(901620)
18David Rutley (Macclesfield): What recent steps her Department has taken to help improve the (a) reliability and (b) frequency of Avanti West Coast train services.(901621)
19Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire): Whether she plans to open a fourth round of applications for the Active Travel Fund.(901622)
20Layla Moran (Oxford West and Abingdon): What plans she has to open a fourth round of applications for the Active Travel Fund.(901623)
21Maria Caulfield (Lewes): What recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing speed limits on road safety for all users.(901624)
22Richard Thomson (Gordon): Whether she has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of rising transport costs on the cost of living.(901626)
23Rachel Hopkins (Luton South): If her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing investment in the redevelopment of train stations in towns.(901627)
24Jessica Morden (Newport East): If she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the level of funding for rail infrastructure in Wales.(901628)
At 10:15am
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Transport
T1Liz Twist (Blaydon): If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.(901594)
T2Michael Fabricant (Lichfield): (901595)
T3Helen Morgan (North Shropshire): (901596)
T4Bob Blackman (Harrow East): (901597)
T5Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth): (901598)
T6Marion Fellows (Motherwell and Wishaw): (901599)
T7Mick Whitley (Birkenhead): (901600)
T8Fleur Anderson (Putney): (901601)
T9Graham Stringer (Blackley and Broughton): (901602)
T10John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk): (901603)
Questions for Answer on Monday 17 October
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
1Mohammad Yasin (Bedford): What steps he is taking to enhance private renter security in the context of the cost of living crisis.(901629)
2Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside): What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of people registered as homeless.(901630)
3Ronnie Cowan (Inverclyde): How much and what proportion of the £4.8 billion Levelling Up Fund has his Department allocated to local authorities since that fund was announced in October 2021.(901631)
4Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock): How many areas have been allocated funding under the Levelling Up Fund.(901632)
5Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Government's levelling up agenda on the supply of affordable housing.(901633)
6Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering): What proportion of eligible households have received the £150 council tax energy rebate in (a) north Northamptonshire and (b) England.(901634)
7John Glen (Salisbury): If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of a cap on rent increases for social tenants on the provision of social housing for vulnerable people by local authorities in the context of increases in the cost of living.(901635)
8Andrew Bridgen (North West Leicestershire): What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on the potential merits of a mayoral devolution deal for the East Midlands.(901636)
9Stephen Crabb (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on establishing a Freeport in Wales.(901637)
10Patrick Grady (Glasgow North): What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the cost of living crisis on the levelling up agenda.(901638)
11Nigel Mills (Amber Valley): What assessment he has made of the potential merits of Investment Zones for local (a) residents and (b) businesses.(901639)
12Craig Williams (Montgomeryshire): What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of Investment Zones on the environment.(901640)
13Anthony Mangnall (Totnes): What steps the Government is taking with (a) local authorities and (b) housing associations to provide guidance to homeowners on energy efficiency.(901641)
14Peter Gibson (Darlington): What steps the Government is taking to support home ownership.(901642)
15Dr James Davies (Vale of Clwyd): What assessment he has made of the potential merits of Investment Zones for local (a) residents and (b) businesses.(901643)
16Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East): What steps he is taking to enhance private renter security in the context of the cost of living crisis.(901644)
17Mrs Natalie Elphicke (Dover): When his Department plans to announce the allocation of funds under the Levelling Up Fund Round 2.(901645)
18Lee Anderson (Ashfield): How many areas have been allocated funding under the Levelling Up Fund.(901646)
19Janet Daby (Lewisham East): What steps he is taking to enhance private renter security in the context of the cost of living crisis.(901647)
20Mr David Jones (Clwyd West): Whether the Government plans to extend Investment Zones to Wales.(901648)
21Richard Foord (Tiverton and Honiton): What his planned timetable is for (a) announcing the successful bids under Levelling Up Fund Round 2 and (b) disbursing that funding.(901649)
22Ruth Edwards (Rushcliffe): What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of Investment Zones on the environment.(901650)
23Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge): What steps his Department is taking to support Ukrainian refugees.(901651)
24Stuart C McDonald (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East): What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the rising cost of living on the levelling up agenda.(901652)
25Mr David Davis (Haltemprice and Howden): If he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of moving civil service roles outside of Greater London on local communities.(901653)
At 3:15pm
Topical Questions to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
T1Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields): If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.(901654)
T2Mark Eastwood (Dewsbury): (901655)
T3Greg Clark (Tunbridge Wells): (901656)
T4Nickie Aiken (Cities of London and Westminster): (901657)
T5Ian Levy (Blyth Valley): (901658)
T6Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife): (901659)
T7Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside): (901660)
T8Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth): (901661)
T9David Johnston (Wantage): (901662)
T10Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central): (901663)
Questions for Answer on Wednesday 19 October
Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales
1Jerome Mayhew (Broadland): What steps his Department is taking to support the development of Freeports in Wales.(901664)
2Stuart C McDonald (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of living crisis on (a) the devolved budget, (b) Welsh households, and (c) businesses in Wales.(901665)
3Sarah Green (Chesham and Amersham): What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on funding for rail infrastructure in Wales.(901666)
4Chris Elmore (Ogmore): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of rising mortgage interest rates on households in Wales.(901667)
5David Linden (Glasgow East): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of living crisis on (a) the devolved budget, (b) Welsh households, and (c) businesses in Wales.(901668)
6Dame Nia Griffith (Llanelli): What recent estimate he has made of the differential in domestic energy costs between Wales and the rest of the UK.(901669)
7Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on helping people in Wales with the rising cost of living.(901670)
8Wayne David (Caerphilly): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of levels of police funding in Wales.(901671)
9Gareth Bacon (Orpington): Whether he has had discussions with the First Minister of Wales on establishing a Welsh Government covid-19 public inquiry.(901672)
10Selaine Saxby (North Devon): What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of establishing floating offshore wind locations in the Celtic Sea.(901673)
11Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of living crisis on (a) the devolved budget, (b) Welsh households, and (c) businesses in Wales.(901674)
12Dr James Davies (Vale of Clwyd): What steps his Department is taking to help deliver the North Wales Growth Deal.(901675)
13Bob Blackman (Harrow East): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Investment Zones on the Welsh economy.(901676)
14Simon Baynes (Clwyd South): What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential benefits of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for Wales.(901677)
15Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk): What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of living crisis on (a) the devolved budget, (b) Welsh households, and (c) businesses in Wales.(901678)