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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government recognise the impact on many local authorities that the hon. Gentleman has outlined. We have announced a vast package of support for local authorities, and we are…02 Jul 2020HANSARDDronfield Station:150th AnniversaryThank you, Mr Speaker. I have just received a text from him, actually; he has got a strong relationship with Dronfield station and wishes it a happy birthday. As my hon. Friend…29 Jun 2020HANSARDDronfield Station:150th AnniversaryI thank my hon. Friend the Member for North East Derbyshire (Lee Rowley) for securing this fantastic debate on Dronfield station to recognise and commemorate its 150th…29 Jun 2020HANSARDTransport in Carshalton and WallingtonI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) on securing this debate on transport in his constituency, and on his enlightening,…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTransport in Carshalton and WallingtonA current councillor. He has been around a fair bit in his time, campaigning on these sorts of issues. It is really good to be able to have this joyous trip down memory lane and…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Loss to Rail PassengersWe have extended refunds to all ticket types and made claiming refunds easier to ensure that passengers do not lose out financially.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Loss to Rail PassengersWe have worked with the rail industry to temporarily extend refunds to all ticket types. These changes reflect the exceptional circumstances and the Government’s advice to avoid…18 May 2020HANSARDRail Services: West SussexNetwork Rail has recently concluded a study of services in the West Sussex area, produced in consultation with local authorities and stakeholders. While the Arundel chord might…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Loss to Rail PassengersThe Government have been talking to train operators throughout this whole process, as my hon. Friend would expect, but we do not have plans to extend season tickets. Season ticket…18 May 2020HANSARDRail Services: West SussexI am sorry, Mr Speaker—I was worried about my husband for a moment there. Problem or opportunity, whichever way you take it. The Government are investing around £48 billion in…18 May 2020HANSARD Roadworks: RayleighPrivate Members’ Bills on a Friday—some people think they are not worth a hoot, but we can achieve some great things. On the issue of fines and penalties, a range of criminal…13 Mar 2020HANSARD Roadworks: RayleighI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) for securing the debate. Having recently had a number of meetings with him about his constituents’…13 Mar 2020HANSARDRail FaresIt is a fair question. The answer is that Richard George, the head of the operator of last resort, is working closely with the unions and will continue to do so, because the…12 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am fully aware of the issue that the hon. Gentleman—no, right hon. Gentleman?12 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my hon. Friend knows, the Government recently made £350 million available to add another 209 stations to the Access for All programme. The stations he mentioned were not…12 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will recall that when it was announced that we would go ahead with HS2, a £5 billion fund for buses and cycling was also announced. Cycling will get a very good…12 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne day. Alas, I cannot promote him to that position. I am fully aware of the problem the hon. Gentleman has just outlined, and we are working with the franchise and throughout…12 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe new Greater Anglia train fleet will certainly deliver many benefits, including extra passenger capacity on the great eastern main line. I am particularly interested, too, in…12 Mar 2020HANSARDRail Franchising System: ViabilityI cannot answer my hon. Friend from the Dispatch Box today, but we are working to deliver the service that he has outlined, certainly at the beginning and end of each day to start…12 Mar 2020HANSARDRail Franchising System: ViabilityFirst, may I push back on the hon. Lady’s point about safety, which is completely incorrect? That issue is regulated by an independent body, and she is wrong. Since privatisation,…12 Mar 2020