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HANSARDNational Bus StrategyThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right about the need not only to build buses but to turn them into green ones. That is why the extraordinary investment we are making—sufficient…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI, too, declare an interest as an electric car driver. Although I said, accurately, that there are now more charging locations than petrol stations, it is still the case that in…17 Sept 2020HANSARDRail Services: North of EnglandI recently announced a £600 million package for the rail network across the north, including £589 million to upgrade and electrify the trans-Pennine route, which is part of a…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. These powers have existed in London forever. They prevent, for example, box junctions from being blocked up, along with a number of other…17 Sept 2020HANSARDInfrastructure Projects: DeliveryMy Department is looking to deliver infrastructure projects better, greener and faster through initiatives including the Acceleration Unit and Project Speed.17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is an incredibly important subject. The good news, which the hon. Lady may have missed, is that during my time as Secretary of State I have put several million pounds into…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend is right about the £27.4 billion we are investing in the road investment strategy 2 programme to upgrade and build roads fit for the 21st century. There was…17 Sept 2020HANSARDRail Services: North of EnglandMy hon. Friend is right to campaign for that. I am a great fan of the Hope Valley line. I cannot make an announcement about it today, but as he is aware, Ministers are…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is a lot to cover there, but I will try to make it brief. The hon. Gentleman is right about Stonehaven. I went to the scene of the tragedy—I was taken over in a…17 Sept 2020HANSARDInfrastructure Projects: DeliveryYes, indeed. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for her campaigning on this issue and, of course, to the West Midlands Mayor’s relentless campaigning. I have been to see the proposed…17 Sept 2020HANSARDInfrastructure Projects: DeliveryI have been to my hon. Friend’s constituency and I completely appreciate how important the bridge is and the connectivity it provides, so I will absolutely commit to working with…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy Department continues to tackle the very many different challenges that covid presents to all the forms of transport discussed here this morning. It might be worth mentioning…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is absolutely right about the impact on aviation, which has been enormous, but so has the support, and that is often not recognised. If I may detail it, there has…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right that the Orwell bridge is another key artery for Ipswich. I know that it is subject to ongoing work by Highways England that requires wind tunnel…17 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelAs I mentioned in previous answers, billions of pounds have gone into support for the sector, and even once all those schemes have been exhausted, there is a programme run…07 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelWith permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about international travel corridors. In June, 14 days’ isolation was introduced for travellers arriving in the UK,…07 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelI apologise to the hon. Gentleman for not getting the statement to him. I do not know why that happened, and I will make inquiries. As he mentions, I did make a call in advance,…07 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelI pay tribute to the Chair of the Select Committee for his boundless work during this crisis in following up on all manner of transport issues, and aviation issues in particular.…07 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelOnce again, I will certainly be investigating the statement issue. I am very intolerant of things being dispatched late from my office. I will write to you, Mr Speaker, and to the…07 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelMy hon. Friend is right. I am very concerned about not just the City but the cities and towns across the country that should be enjoying a far greater number of tourists, visitors…07 Sept 2020