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HANSARDM25 Junction 10 UpgradeI have been asked by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State (Grant Shapps), to make this written ministerial statement. This statement concerns the application made under the…12 Jan 2021HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. Earlier this year, we approved funding for the progression of a line speed enhancement scheme for the north Wales coast line. In…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandIndeed. I thank my hon. Friend for her continued and tireless campaigning on this matter. Given that my constituency of Pendle will, as you have identified, Mr Speaker, be one of…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandWe are currently considering the formal advice from Transport for the North on its preferred way to proceed with Northern Powerhouse Rail following the board meeting last week,…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandThis is something we are acutely aware of. We have already taken swift and decisive action to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum, and I and my fellow Ministers…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Orwell Bridge Closures during High WindsI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Ipswich (Tom Hunt) for securing this important debate. The Minister for roads, Baroness Vere, is unable to take part in the debate…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandLast week was the dawn of a new era for transport in the north of England. Loved by some, but hated by most, it was the end of the line for the much-hated Pacer trains—the final…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCommand Paper for the High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill: Statement Reasons Command PaperMy noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Baroness Vere of Norbiton) has made the following written ministerial statement. I am today, 24 November…24 Nov 2020HANSARDHS2 Land and Property ReviewHigh Speed Two (HS2) is at the heart of our plans to build back better from the covid-19 pandemic, creating thousands of skilled jobs, boosting connectivity between our towns and…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2As the Prime Minister said, it is not “2b or not 2b”. We have to get on with levelling up across the country. As my hon. Friend the Member for Broxtowe said, this is not about…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2It is a pleasure to see a former Department for Transport Minister in the Chair. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Broxtowe (Darren Henry) for securing this important debate.…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2The right hon. Gentleman makes a good point. The reason why we have talked about doing this in more than one Bill is to speed up the process and deliver the benefits sooner. It…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2Thank you, Ms Ghani. I want to reiterate the Government’s commitment to HS2 and to enabling the east midlands, Yorkshire and the north-east to reap the benefits of high-speed rail…17 Nov 2020HANSARDPlanning Act 2008 Applications: A303I have been asked by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to make this written ministerial statement. This statement concerns two applications made under the Planning Act…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTilting Train Services: West Coast Main LineNo decisions have been made relating to the types of rolling stock required for the west coast main line after the completion of HS2.22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rural Bus RoutesI understand that my hon. Friend recently met the Minister responsible for buses to discuss this very issue, and I pay tribute to him for the campaigning he does on behalf of his…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Rural Bus RoutesThe Department is working closely with local authorities and operators to ensure that the bus routes people most rely on continue to run throughout the pandemic.22 Oct 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandThat was an excellent Lancastrian question, from an excellent Member of Parliament. For the second round of applications to the Restoring Your Railway ideas fund, 51 proposals…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRail Connections: North of EnglandWe announced nearly £600 million of investment in the rail network across the north in July alone. This is part of the £48 billion being spent on rail between 2019 and 2024.22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Transport in NewcastleAs the hon. Lady will be aware, we are putting huge resources into supporting the sector at this time. On 8 August, we announced additional funding of £27.3 million per week to…22 Oct 2020