Asked by: Baroness McDonagh (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the speech on a New Deal for Britain by the Prime Minister on 30 June, what are the 29 road network projects that they have committed to funding this year; and how much money they will allocate to each such project.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
On 30 June the Department for Transport announced funding of £100.445 million for 29 local highway maintenance projects through the Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund, following a competition. All grant will be paid in summer 2020. The projects are listed in the attached table.
Asked by: Baroness McDonagh (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how local and regional authorities will be consulted in the development of the Integrated Rail Plan for the Midlands and the north.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands is being led by the Government, with inputs from the National Infrastructure Commission and Infrastructure Projects Authority. The Government will engage on a formal basis with Northern and Midlands leaders.
Asked by: Baroness McDonagh (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether an independent individual, or individuals, will be engaged to prepare the Integrated Rail Plan for the Midlands and the north.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) will be led by Government and will be informed by independent assessments from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA). The Integrated Rail Plan will be developed with input from Northern and Midlands leaders.