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HANSARDWalking and CyclingAs the hon. Lady knows, I am very concerned about this particular matter and have been engaged with it for quite some time. Fortunately, in the United Kingdom—due to the funding…03 Dec 2020HANSARDLevel Crossings: AccidentsI thank the hon. Gentleman for engaging in such a positive way on an issue that I know is very important to him and his constituents. Since our meeting on 8 October, officials…03 Dec 2020HANSARDPublicly Owned Rail OperatorsI am not sure that my officials would ever do anything shifty whatever. I completely understand and appreciate that my hon. Friend’s Committee wishes to see the redacted emergency…03 Dec 2020HANSARDPublicly Owned Rail OperatorsThe hon. Lady asks a very sensible question on a very important day, the United Nations-sponsored International Day of Persons with Disabilities. There is some good news, because…03 Dec 2020HANSARDPublicly Owned Rail OperatorsWe will outline our plans for the railway in a White Paper when the course of the pandemic becomes clearer.03 Dec 2020HANSARDLevel Crossings: AccidentsNetwork Rail is responsible for the operational safety of level crossings on the network and for deciding whether they need to be closed.03 Dec 2020HANSARDRailway Stations: Access for Disabled PeopleThe Government recently made £350 million available to make accessibility improvements at a further 209 stations through the Access for All programme. We also require the industry…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRail Workers’ PayOffice for National Statistics data shows that rail workers’ earnings have risen at rates above RPI since 2011.03 Dec 2020HANSARDWalking and CyclingThe Government are investing £2 billion in active travel over the next five years, which is the biggest ever boost for cycling and walking.03 Dec 2020HANSARDWalking and CyclingWarwick and Leamington is a truly beautiful constituency, and I agree that it is almost perfect for an e-bike trial. We have £257 million of funding in 2021-22, which will enable…03 Dec 2020HANSARDWalking and CyclingCycling and walking policy is a devolved matter for the Welsh Government, but I am happy to congratulate those councils and the Canal & River Trust on their work in and around…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRailway Stations: Access for Disabled PeopleAs my hon. Friend rightly highlights, transport policy in London is devolved to the Mayor of London and delivered by Transport for London. It is therefore a matter for the Mayor…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRail Workers’ PayI agree with what the Secretary of State said about rail workers, who, up and down the country, will no doubt have noticed how much support the Government have given the industry…03 Dec 2020HANSARDWalking and CyclingI know that the hon. Gentleman is passionate about all things active travel. He will doubtless be pleased that the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been allocated over…03 Dec 2020HANSARDWalking and CyclingI commend the efforts of the Derwent Valley Trust and encourage it to work in partnership with Derbyshire County Council through the local cycling and walking infrastructure plan.…03 Dec 2020HANSARDInclusive Transport Strategy: Year 2 UpdateToday is “Purple Tuesday”, a day dedicated to ensuring that the needs of disabled people, as valued consumers, are properly recognised and that they receive the best levels of…03 Nov 2020HANSARDWalking and Cycling RatesIt is for local authorities to determine investment priorities in local transport. The Government are taking steps which were outlined in the Prime Minister’s cycling and walking…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRail Bridge UpgradesI remember the layout of Crewe very well from walking around it during a by-election a few years ago. As my hon. Friend knows, the future arrival of HS2 in the town provides a…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRail Bridge UpgradesLocal authorities in England have benefited from this year’s £1.7 billion transport infrastructure investment fund to repair and improve bridges, as well as the £12 billion local…22 Oct 2020HANSARDWalking and Cycling RatesMy hon. Friend’s county borders mine and I know it has very ambitious plans, with Bedford Borough Council, to enable it to develop a local cycling and walking infrastructure plan…22 Oct 2020