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HANSARDUK Supply NetworksMinisters have been in frequent contact with transport operators and industry regarding supply chain disruptions.03 Feb 2022HANSARDUK Supply NetworksThe Government have taken decisive action on the HGV driver shortage, with 32 short, medium and long-term interventions. We have more than doubled the number of tests available…03 Feb 2022HANSARDUK Supply NetworksI know that the hon. Gentleman likes to blame Brexit for everything, but of course there are HGV driver shortages around the globe. On freight coming in and out of the UK, we are…03 Feb 2022HANSARDDocklands Light RailwayHS2 Ltd takes its responsibilities to secure and maintain land along the line of route extremely seriously. I thank my right hon. Friend for taking the time to show me some of the…03 Feb 2022HANSARDDocklands Light RailwayMy hon. Friend remains a doughty champion of businesses in his constituency that will be affected by the proposals in the integrated rail plan. I would be more than happy to meet…03 Feb 2022HANSARDDocklands Light RailwayMy hon. Friend rightly points out the massive investment going into the east midlands. I am sure the Rail Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy…03 Feb 2022HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill and Associated DocumentsToday the Government will introduce the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill—a key part of building back better after the covid-19 pandemic. Alongside the High Speed Rail…24 Jan 2022HANSARDTransportIn the 26 seconds left, I will say that the national bus strategy, which is part of a £3 billion spend on buses over this Parliament, should address many of the issues about buses…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTransportIn the 26 seconds left, I will say that the national bus strategy, which is part of a £3 billion spend on buses over this Parliament, should address many of the issues about buses…17 Jan 2022HANSARD Transport Connectivity: MerseysideI thank my hon. Friend for that point, which I will relay to the Minister with responsibility for rail, who I know speaks regularly to colleagues in Transport for Wales. He makes…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Transport Connectivity: MerseysideI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that point. I have spoken to Steve Rotheram since the integrated rail plan was published and I am aware of the call from northern leaders for…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Transport Connectivity: MerseysideIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson, and to respond to the numerous speeches made by right hon. and hon. Members. I congratulate the hon. Member for…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Transport Connectivity: MerseysideIt was described by Mayor Rotheram in those terms. However, our analysis has shown that the proposals from Transport for the North and others for brand new lines would have very…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Transport Connectivity: MerseysideIn the 26 seconds left, I will say that the national bus strategy, which is part of a £3 billion spend on buses over this Parliament, should address many of the issues about buses…12 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsHo ho ho, Mr Speaker. I should be delighted to meet my hon. Friend, who is an incredible champion for his constituency.16 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate my hon. Friend on standing up for his constituents. One of the benefits of the integrated rail plan, of course, is that it will benefit many smaller places across…16 Dec 2021HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse Rail: StakeholdersIt is simply not true. Since 2010, we have invested over £29 billion in northern transport. There comes a moment when you have to move away from big fancy plans to actually…16 Dec 2021HANSARDA14 at Kettering: Junction 10A FundingThe Government recognise the importance of the strategic road network in supporting local growth. National Highways has reviewed earlier work on a potential junction 10A on the…16 Dec 2021HANSARDMass Transit System: LeedsThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point about Leeds being the largest city without a mass transit system. The integrated rail plan committed £100 million to start work on the mass…16 Dec 2021HANSARDA14 at Kettering: Junction 10A FundingMy hon. Friend continues to make a powerful case for this scheme. I know that he has met my noble Friend Baroness Vere before, but I am sure she will be delighted to meet him…16 Dec 2021