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730 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDRail Services: TotonIt will not surprise Members to learn that the Department will soon publish an integrated rail plan, which will confirm how we intend to take forward the HS2 eastern leg.09 Sept 2021HANSARDRail Services: TotonI have been impressed by the scale of regeneration plans for the proposed station at Toton and the way in which local leaders have come together to maximise the benefits of HS2…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHigh-speed Rail: Hull to LiverpoolWe have delivered almost 700 single-track miles of electrification over the past three years, and we continue to expand the electrified rail network. That compares with just 63…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHigh-speed Rail: Hull to LiverpoolWe recognise the importance of rail freight, and of supporting all the newly announced freeports. I know that the rail Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Daventry (Chris…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHS2 and East West Rail: Construction TrafficBoth the HS2 and East West Rail projects undertook full surveys of road conditions for the designated lorry routes prior to the construction works commencing. HS2 Ltd and East…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHS2 and East West Rail: Construction TrafficI think the shadow Minister knows my answer. As the Prime Minister announced, we are working on the integrated rail plan, which is progressing well. It is only right that…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHS2 and East West Rail: Construction TrafficAssessments of the impact of HS2 construction traffic on roads were included within the environmental assessments submitted during the passage of the High Speed Rail (London–West…09 Sept 2021HANSARDHigh-speed Rail: Hull to LiverpoolOptions for routes into Hull are being considered as part of the integrated rail plan, which will be published soon.09 Sept 2021HANSARDTrans-Pennine RailwayI congratulate the hon. Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins) on securing this important debate. I am sure we all agree that investing in rail across the north of England and…30 Jun 2021HANSARDTrans-Pennine RailwayWonderful—I welcome the contribution from my constituency neighbour, who represents Keighley. I am happy to say that I completely agree with him about the importance of Bradford,…30 Jun 2021HANSARDTrans-Pennine RailwayAs somebody who served in the Government Whips Office for two years, I think I will stick with the language of “soon”. However, it is definitely our commitment to have the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDHS2 Phase 2a Local Consultation: Government ResponseI am today publishing a Government response report as required under section 60(3) of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Act 2021. The report sets out the Government…29 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Better transport is central to the Government’s agenda to level up the north. The TransPennine route upgrade is already under way, our…24 Jun 2021HANSARDRural Areas: Transport ConnectionsI am sure that my hon. Friend’s survey outputs will assist his local authority in the development of the bus service improvement plan over the coming months and help to ensure…24 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsBuilding on the £29 billion invested in northern transport since 2010, this Government are delivering improved connectivity to level up the north.24 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsI agree with my hon. Friend that we must improve connectivity to all our communities in the north—especially Chorley—and I welcome her commitment to improving services on the…24 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsThe Government remain absolutely committed to Northern Powerhouse Rail and, as ever, my hon. Friend makes a powerful case for Warrington. As he knows, decisions on the routes for…24 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsThrough the Manchester recovery taskforce, of which Transport for Greater Manchester is a member, we are working with organisations across the rail industry to develop the service…24 Jun 2021HANSARDNorth of England: Transport ConnectionsOf course, the hon. Gentleman tempts me to prejudge the integrated rail plan, which I will not do, because no decisions have been taken yet. However, I am happy to confirm that we…24 Jun 2021HANSARDRural Areas: Transport ConnectionsThrough schemes such as the restoring your railway fund and the national bus strategy, we are determined to ensure that rural areas have the transport links they need to grow and…24 Jun 2021