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HANSARD Transport DecarbonisationNobody—perhaps apart from the other two Stoke MPs—does as much to promote the interests of everybody in Stoke as my hon. Friend, and the Stoke to Leek line is something to be…14 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI should point out that the change of pace is because we now have a situation in which the majority of adults in the UK are fully vaccinated. That was not the case a month ago,…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to mention the case of, for example, a business traveller who might go from A to B to C. One of the things that is little noticed is that…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI must caution the House and everybody listening that of course it is the case that, while opening up today and making these announcements, an amber list country could in theory…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to stress the importance of the cruise industry and he will be pleased when I tell him that that these moves do include cruises from 19…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelYes, I do want to stress that this is an announcement that I am making for England, but we are working closely with the devolved Administrations. There is, of course, only one…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelOne of the things that is important is that people are fully vaccinated. That means with the vaccines we are using at the moment—two jabs—and then waiting for 14 days, they will…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI want to be clear with the House: it has involved some cajoling—that is what I would describe it as—to ensure that the travel industry is in the right place more times than not.…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I should explain two things. First, FCDO travel advice is about the danger for somebody in a country. Of course, that could be about covid, but…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, of course. If the vaccine is recognised by the World Health Organisation, there is no excuse not to recognise it. We are working with our…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelMy hon. Friend is absolutely right—the airline industry, for example, says that it is looking forward to working with the Government to continue this momentum and further open up…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelIt is important to know that we are in a different phase of this coronavirus now, as never before have we had the majority of our population double vaccinated, and everyone is…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelFar be it for me to get between my hon. Friend and the House authorities, but I do have to say it is time for those delegations to be able to return. We have today set out a form…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI was not familiar with that Republic of Ireland situation, but I undertake to speak to my opposite number—we do speak regularly—and receive an update, and perhaps write a letter…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for all his work and campaigning on this subject; his constituency is greatly impacted by the success or otherwise of aviation. Yes, we will…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelFirst, I do not accept the premise of the hon. Gentleman’s point. We have had one of the most rigorous border check systems in place. When I was in the House only last week, I…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for his campaigning on this subject. He has done a great deal in talking about safety standards and campaigning to get to a situation where we can…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI welcome the hon. Lady’s welcome for the package. I am very, very sorry to hear about the situation that she outlines. Of course everybody in a quarantine hotel should have…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelI congratulate my hon. Friend on shoehorning two things into his question: first, 45 minutes since anyone has mentioned coming home, he got it into aviation, and secondly, he…08 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational TravelAs the hon. Lady knows, the furlough scheme is part of a national scheme. UK-wide, it has supported those in aviation and across the economy. Of course, it is starting to wind…08 Jul 2021