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Written Question
Transport: Planning
Friday 25th June 2021

Asked by: Simon Fell (Conservative - Barrow and Furness)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to work with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to identify opportunities for combined transport and planning policies, including the potential merits of the 20-minute walkable neighbourhood, to encourage walking, cycling and public transport use.

Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

My Department is working closely with the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government on the forthcoming planning reforms to deliver on our commitments in Gear Change and Bus Back Better to ensure that walking, cycling and public transport are the first choice for journeys.


Written Question
Tonnage Tax
Wednesday 26th May 2021

Asked by: Simon Fell (Conservative - Barrow and Furness)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions (a) he and (b) officials in his Department have had with relevant stakeholders on a refresh to the tonnage tax regime.

Answered by Robert Courts - Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)

The Government is engaged in regular discussions with stakeholders at both Ministerial and official level. As with all taxes, the Government keeps the tonnage tax regime under review and regularly engages with relevant stakeholders. Any changes to the tax system are considered and announced by the Chancellor.