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HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy hon. Friend asks an interesting question. I will raise it with officials and come back to him with an answer. My hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Cherilyn…23 Feb 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI would not want to malign the Cornish space launch in that way, so I fully accept my hon. Friend’s point. It is great to hear that Cornish children are so inspired by space now.…23 Feb 2024HANSARD Young Drivers: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under you today, Mrs Latham. I want to thank the hon. Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) for bringing this important debate to the House. Hon.…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Young Drivers: Government SupportI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. Clearly, it takes time for the insurer to gather the data and to give the benefit, but this can be useful in reducing premiums for…20 Feb 2024HANSARDTransportOn noise, it is important to strike a balance between the negative impacts of aviation on local communities who live close to the airport and the economic benefits of flights…19 Feb 2024HANSARDTransportOn noise, it is important to strike a balance between the negative impacts of aviation on local communities who live close to the airport and the economic benefits of flights…19 Feb 2024HANSARDTransportThe use of private e-scooters on public land—on roads and pavements—is illegal in the UK, and it is up to the police to enforce that law. We have 19 different legal trials of…19 Feb 2024HANSARDTransportThe use of private e-scooters on public land—on roads and pavements—is illegal in the UK, and it is up to the police to enforce that law. We have 23 different legal trials of…19 Feb 2024HANSARDSupport for MotoristsI thank my hon. Friend for raising that matter. I am very sorry to hear about the burden that the Mayor of London has forced on the poorest motorists in London, particularly when…08 Feb 2024HANSARDSupport for MotoristsThe Government are helping low-income motorists by keeping down the cost of motoring. There has been no increase in fuel duty since January 2011, 13 years ago. Furthermore,…08 Feb 2024HANSARDSupport for MotoristsI thank the hon. Member for her question. It is my responsibility to help roll out electric vehicles. We introduced the zero emission vehicle mandate to ensure that 22% of vehicle…08 Feb 2024HANSARDSustainable Aviation FuelI welcome the hon. Gentleman’s question. As I have just said, we will shortly publish the low-carbon fuel strategy, which will set out the different sources of low-carbon fuels.…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIndeed; aviation is important for economic development across the entirety of the UK, including links between Scotland and England. However, the hon. Gentleman’s question was…08 Feb 2024HANSARDSustainable Aviation FuelIn developing the biomass strategy and our forthcoming low-carbon fuel strategy, my Department has worked closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, whose…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe use of private e-scooters on public land—on roads and pavements—is illegal in the UK, and it is up to the police to enforce that law. We have 23 different legal trials of…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn noise, it is important to strike a balance between the negative impacts of aviation on local communities who live close to the airport and the economic benefits of flights…08 Feb 2024HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationMy key focus in my decarbonisation of transport role is to ensure a smooth and successful roll-out of electric vehicles. The hon. Member quoted one month’s figures, but overall…14 Dec 2023HANSARDSustainable Aviation FuelAfter four years in Parliament, this is my maiden voyage at the Dispatch Box. [ Interruption. ] Indeed, it is Christmas come early, and it is a gift that the first question I am…14 Dec 2023HANSARDUK Emissions Trading Scheme: Ferry ServicesI thank the hon. Gentleman for what I am going to call his warm words—it is Christmas, a time to forgive and forget. The clean maritime plan is being refreshed and we will publish…14 Dec 2023HANSARDUK Emissions Trading Scheme: Ferry ServicesI very much welcome that question. The right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland is a doughty champion for ferries in those islands and I know how important ferry services are for…14 Dec 2023