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HANSARDCovid-19: Bus RoutesI assure my hon. Friend that the Government take the concerns of the coach industry incredibly seriously, recognising the key part it plays in the tourism industry. That is why it…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Bus RoutesI join the hon. Gentleman in the comments he has made, and Conservative Members, too, pay our tribute to those key workers—those bus workers—who have played a vital part in…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHydrogen VehiclesI entirely agree with my hon. Friend’s comments. We are totally well placed to be a leader in clean hydrogen and fuel cell technology, and that is down to our high-quality…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHydrogen VehiclesWe are accelerating the use of hydrogen vehicles through demonstration and R&D projects to fulfil our ambitions for greener transport and to level up the country. Decarbonising…02 Jul 2020HANSARDLocal Sustainable Transport PlansI assure the hon. Gentleman that I completely share his desire to do things faster than they have been done to date. We have brought forward the e-scooter trials, which will see…02 Jul 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: Road HaulageThe UK continues to work constructively towards a trade agreement with the EU. Whatever our trading relationship with the EU after 31 December, the UK logistics and haulage sector…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Bus RoutesThe Government are providing significant funding for the bus industry at this time. Our covid-19 funding package for England’s buses totals £651 million. The Government provide…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Bus RoutesMy hon. Friend is right. We obviously keep all measures under review at all times, but our priority is always to keep the public safe. Thanks to the support that the Government…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Bus RoutesThe Government absolutely recognise the crucial role bus services play in rural communities, such as those in my hon. Friend’s constituency, up and down the country. That is why…02 Jul 2020HANSARDLocal Sustainable Transport PlansLocal areas have a key role to play in decarbonising transport and stimulating a green recovery. We welcome plans from local authorities, and have supported their shift to cycling…02 Jul 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: Road HaulageThe hon. Gentleman touches on an important point that I as a Minister and my Department as a whole are focusing on. We are working through detailed plans to ensure that traffic…02 Jul 2020HANSARDHydrogen VehiclesI will take this opportunity to thank my hon. Friend for his valuable contribution in driving forward this vital agenda. We are a world leader in technology, innovation and R&D…02 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Passenger TransportThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I am delighted to abide by your guidance. First, I very much thank the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Reading East (Matt Rodda), for his…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Passenger TransportI beg to move, That the draft Public Service Vehicles (Open Data) (England) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 13 May, be approved. The draft regulations are…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point. That matter is outside the scope of this particular SI, but I assure him that I speak to the devolved Administrations on a regular basis,…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation)I beg to move, That the draft Civil Aviation (Insurance) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which were laid before this House on 5 March, be approved. It is a great pleasure…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation)This is a great opportunity for Members across the House to express their support for the aviation industry in their own constituencies and across the whole country. The…10 Jun 2020HANSARDDraft Air Traffic Management (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Air Traffic Management (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. It is a great pleasure to serve under your…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDraft Air Traffic Management (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020It is a great pleasure to hear the hon. Lady’s points. I appreciate her support for this SI and I welcome the brevity of her points. I absolutely agree with her. There will be…09 Jun 2020HANSARDRural Mobility and Supported Bus Services FundsThe hon. Gentleman is right to say that we are focusing on new all-electric bus towns, which is an exciting part of the money that the Prime Minister has announced to support…18 May 2020