Written Question
Tuesday 21st October 2014
Asked by:
Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many visits were made by Ministers of his Department to Torbay constituency in the 12 months to 14 October 2014; whom the invitation for each such visit was issued by; and what the cost to the public purse was of each such visit.
Answered by Claire Perry
No ministerial visits were made to Torbay constituency in the specified period. As is the convention, however, Members of Parliament would be notified in advance of any Ministerial visits to their constituency if they were to occur.
Written Question
Monday 30th June 2014
Asked by:
Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions he has had with train operating companies on the nature and level of compensation available to passengers for delayed and cancelled services; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Stephen Hammond
All Train Operating Companies (TOCs) are required under their franchise agreement to have in place a Passenger's Charter which will include arrangements for compensation for passengers.
In connection with the severe weather related disruption earlier this year, the Department for Transport (DfT) sought to understand what First Great Western's proposals on compensation were likely to be. Where discussions have taken place with other TOCs these will also have been to ensure that the DfT was aware of their intentions and not to seek to require these to be changed.
An improved system of compensation based on delays to individual journeys, known as Delay/Repay, is being introduced for all passengers in place of the system of poor performance discounts and optional Void Days for season ticket holders. Introduction is taking place as franchises are let following competitions and opportunities arise within Direct Awards and existing franchises. Where discussions have taken place between the DfT and TOCs these will have been in this context.
Written Question
Question Link
Monday 31st March 2014
Asked by:
Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what compensation will be available to train operating companies as a result of the rail line closures in the South West of England in early 2014.
Answered by Stephen Hammond
Any compensation for the train operators in respect of the rail line closures in the South West of England in early 2014 would be paid by Network Rail in accordance with the track access agreement between Network Rail and the individual train operating companies, as regulated by the Office of Rail Regulation.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Mar 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"T3. Will the Minister commit to looking at the electrification of the Penzance to Paddington route, a scheme which, at a fraction of the cost of HS2, would benefit everyone in the south-west, unlike some of the other promoted schemes that would benefit only some people at the expense of …..."Adrian Sanders - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Feb 2013
Oral Answers to Questions
"Is there not now a wonderful opportunity in this impasse to make sure any future franchise will ensure that the second-largest urban conurbation in the far south-west will retain direct rail services to London?..."Adrian Sanders - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Jan 2013
High Speed Rail
"May I lodge with the Secretary of State some very real concerns from the far south-west in Devon and Cornwall? The area already suffers from the slowest rail speeds and most expensive fares, yet billions of pounds are being invested elsewhere. What message can he give the people of Devon …..."Adrian Sanders - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jan 2013
Oral Answers to Questions
"There are two other important areas within the south-west that raise potential problems for the resilience of rail services. One is the rail line between Exeter and Honiton, which also floods, but most crucially there is the coastal route between Exeter and Newton Abbot, which for decades has required a …..."Adrian Sanders - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 20 Dec 2011
First Great Western Rail Franchise
"I congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. Unfortunately, I have to leave at 10 o’clock for a Select Committee. Overcrowding goes to the nub of the issue. We recently gained extra carriages, but that has not even kept up with the increased demand on the branch line services …..."Adrian Sanders - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Nov 2011
Coastguard Modernisation
"There will be great disappointment across south Devon at the announcement of the closure of the Brixham control centre. I know that the hon. Member for Totnes (Dr Wollaston), if she were able to be in the Chamber today, would share my concern. Can the Minister guarantee that there will …..."Adrian Sanders - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 12 Jul 2011
Drivers and Diabetes
"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate, which is not the first time in the last 15 years that the House has discussed the matter. I have had a similar debate. I suffer from diabetes, and I know people who can win gold medals, and others whom I …..."Adrian Sanders - View Speech
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