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HANSARDMotor Fuel and Biofuel Regulations 2021I have today published the draft statutory instrument the Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) and the Biofuel (Labelling) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2021 and accompanying…13 May 2021HANSARDLicensing of Railway Undertakings: Draft LegislationAs part of the Government’s EU transition programme, the Department for Transport, working with colleagues in other Government Departments, has been in discussion with France on…13 May 2021HANSARDRoad Condition: EnglandI am delighted that the hon. Lady enjoyed her visit to Derbyshire—long may it continue to be Conservative-controlled. She is wrong to say that we are not investing in local roads.…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanWe are working to finalise our bold and ambitious plan to decarbonise transport, and we expect to publish it as soon as possible this spring.29 Apr 2021HANSARDMotorcycle and Moped Training CentresI completely agree that our frontline workers have played a vital role in the response to the pandemic—our thanks go to all of them. The hon. Lady will know that it is important…29 Apr 2021HANSARDA1 RoundaboutsThe Department aims to create more free-flowing journeys across the strategic road network, including the A1, through its road investments.29 Apr 2021HANSARDA1 RoundaboutsI fully agree with my right hon. Friend’s suggestion for renaming that beautiful road, and I am sure that the Transport Secretary, who is listening carefully, will take that away…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Department for Transport has made it absolutely clear that local authorities must focus on scheme quality. They must demonstrate that they…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right about the importance of freight links in our country. Since 2009, more than £200 million has been invested in capacity on the Felixstowe to…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that the whole House voted for the Heathrow plans, as she stated, but we will shortly be bringing forward our transport decarbonisation plans, which will…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI note your remark, Mr Speaker. I thank my hon. Friend for her point. I am not a man in a grey suit, so I can reassure her fully, and I thank her for the massively constructive…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMorning and evening peak services to Martin Mill, Kingsdown, Deal and Sandwich are currently operating. Passenger volumes are continually monitored, and all-day service provision…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a brilliant champion of connectivity for her constituency, and as a result, my right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary was in north Wales early this week,…29 Apr 2021HANSARDMotorcycle and Moped Training CentresThe Government have made financial support available through the self-employment income support scheme grant, which is set at 80% of three months’ average trading profits. The…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to say that a gigafactory will play a critical role in decarbonising our transport sector. We have a world-beating automotive industry in…29 Apr 2021HANSARDRoad Condition: EnglandI commend my hon. Friend for raising that concern in the House and standing up for her constituents. I fully understand that this is a long- running issue involving several…29 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her support for this innovative form of transport technology. Trials of rental e-scooters began last July and have been a huge success: over 2 million…29 Apr 2021HANSARDRoad Condition: EnglandIn addition to investing £1.7 billion in 2021-22 in local roads, plus an unprecedented £27 billion in the strategic road network through to 2025, we are working towards the…29 Apr 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicles: PromotionGreat; I will continue. It is essential that the introduction of self-driving vehicles be supported by appropriate safety and legal frameworks. The UK has published three…21 Apr 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicles: PromotionIt is a huge pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) for securing this important…21 Apr 2021