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HANSARDEngagementsTo be frank, I think the right hon. Gentleman has a point in his characterisation of our extradition arrangements with the United States. I do think that elements of that…12 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe answer was in the question, Mr Speaker. My hon. Friend makes an excellent point about the potential of Blyth, although I must remind him that the allocation of freeports will…12 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsWe are, of course, responsible, and we take full responsibility, but overall GP numbers are up and we are now recruiting 6,000 more. We are able to do that because we are running…12 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsI certainly will make that undertaking to the hon. Gentleman. I am glad that he has raised this matter. We should not tolerate crimes of violence against shopworkers or indeed…12 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point, but as he will know, the highest-ever number of people attended A&E in this country last month—2 million people. The demand is…12 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsI pay tribute to the emergency services for what they are doing in my hon. Friend’s constituency and, indeed, in all flood-affected areas. As he knows, we have activated the…12 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsAs I think the hon. Gentleman knows very well, the report will be published as soon as the Intelligence and Security Committee is reconvened. As I have told the House several…12 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureWe will bring forward proposals in due course.11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI have fond memories of walking the streets of the hon. Lady’s constituency and listening to her lobby me in person; no doubt I shall be doing so again all too soon.11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: that is one of the many advantages of the proposals before the House today.11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI thank the hon. Gentleman for his support for the name of Old Oak Common. We will make sure that we take control properly of the management of that fantastic project. There is…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureMy hon. Friend is entirely right in what he says. I speak as an MP for a seat on the route. As in his constituency, thousands of people have faced confusion and uncertainty about…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, which is indeed the point of the investment in buses. Everyone knows from talking to their constituents that a decent, reliable bus route can…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureThe road to Hull is paved with good intentions, and we intend to build it. We will make sure that we have Hull fully as part of our vision for High Speed North, and I am sure that…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureOn the contrary, HS2 will shorten journey times across the whole United Kingdom, in particular Scotland. Indeed, as I said earlier, there will be Barnett consequentials following…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureYes, I can.11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureThere will be a review—I must be clear with the House. We will be going forward with the whole programme, but we will ensure that we get proper value and proper political…11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureYes. It will be very important to collaborate with appropriate delivery vehicles, such as the charity that my hon. Friend mentions.11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI see no bulldozers at present, nor any immediate prospect of them arriving.11 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureMy hon. Friend makes excellent points about the Golborne spur and Manchester airport. We will certainly be looking at both issues.11 Feb 2020