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Written Question
Alternative Fuels
Tuesday 28th February 2023

Asked by: Karl McCartney (Conservative - Lincoln)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the potential role of synthetic fuels in meeting net zero targets.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

Whilst synthetic fuels can be expensive and energy intensive to manufacture, they have the potential to contribute to the decarbonisation of transport sectors where there are limited alternatives, such as in aviation. In recognition of the potential benefits of synthetic fuels produced using renewable power, these fuels are eligible for support under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) certificate trading scheme.

Power-to-liquid (PtL) synthetic fuels will benefit from a specific target in the Department’s forthcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate scheme to accelerate their commercial advancement.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Oct 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"It is welcome that the North Hykeham relief road, championed by myself since 2004 as a requirement for my Lincoln constituents as part of the eastern bypass, was highlighted by the Government as a project for accelerated delivery in the Chancellor’s mini-Budget. However, the welcome £110 million DFT funding is …..."
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Written Question
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Thursday 13th October 2022

Asked by: Karl McCartney (Conservative - Lincoln)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Growth Plan 2022 on the delivery of road upgrades.

Answered by Katherine Fletcher

My officials are already engaging with the delivery agencies whose schemes were identified for acceleration in the growth plan, including local authorities and National Highways, with the intent of removing barriers and delivering the schemes faster.

Government is committed to deliver the £24billion Roads Investment Strategy, including 58 major improvement schemes. Ten of these were included on the list of schemes to prioritise for acceleration and we are working with NH to speed up delivery of these to boost growth across all areas of the country.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 07 Sep 2022
Liverpool Port Access: Rimrose Valley

"It is a pleasure to take part in this debate with you in the Chair, Mr Twigg, particularly in the role I currently have the pleasure of fulfilling in responding to the points raised by my colleagues during the debate. I thank the hon. Member for Wythenshawe and Sale East …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 07 Sep 2022
Liverpool Port Access: Rimrose Valley

"I have heard and noted the hon. Gentleman’s comments. I will talk about the relationship—perhaps the non-relationship—with National Highways shortly. His intervention was longer than I expected, but I have taken on board all the points he made. I expect that in the future there will be ongoing dialogue with …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 07 Sep 2022
Liverpool Port Access: Rimrose Valley

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. Later in my remarks, I will come on to some information that may be helpful to him and hopefully will spur him on.

The current proposal for the new road comes with a full commitment to measures to mitigate its impacts through …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Nov 2021
Transport for the North

"My hon. Friend the Minister knows that I am a strong proponent of better transport links and infrastructure for my constituency, so I make a plea to him: whether it is in Transport for the North, Midlands Connect or any other organisation that is strategic or involved in delivery, could …..."
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Written Question
Roads: Lincolnshire
Monday 8th November 2021

Asked by: Karl McCartney (Conservative - Lincoln)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason the Government reduced the road maintenance grant for Lincolnshire in 2021-22; and if he will increase the grant to 2019-20 levels for 2022-23.

Answered by Trudy Harrison

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for deciding funding levels for departmental spending, including local highway maintenance. Spending Review 2020 (SR20) prioritised funding in 2021-22 to support the government’s response to Covid-19, invest in the UK’s recovery, and deliver on promises to the British people.

As announced in the Spending Review on 28 October 2021, the Department is providing local highway authorities with a three year funding settlement for highway maintenance and is investing over £5 billion over this Parliament (2020/21-2024/25). This is enough to fill in millions of potholes a year, repair dozens of bridges, and help resurface roads throughout the country, and provide funding certainty until 2024/25.

Funding for local roads maintenance is subsequently allocated based on a fair and proportionate funding formula agreed by the sector.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department is taking to accelerate the midlands rail hub project as part of the midlands engine rail plan. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Mar 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"It is good to see you again this morning, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister for his reply. The rail corridor to Lincoln, which the Minister knows well, has a proposed upgrade of signalling at Newark, as well as plans for faster and more frequent trains to my constituency of …..."
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