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HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionMadam Deputy Speaker, let me congratulate you on being re-elected to your post, and say how fantastic it is to be closing the debate on Her Majesty’s most Gracious Speech this…15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionWith hon. Members’ permission, I will make a little progress first. I have not even touched on anyone else’s speech yet, so let me talk about this afternoon’s debate. We know that…15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionI am very pleased that the hon. Gentleman has asked that question. There is £500 million to help a gigafactory come to this country. That was not done behind closed doors; we…15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionLet the Member who has never flown argue on that subject. I mean no disrespect, but the reality is that we have to reach an in-between place involving hybrid fuels. We probably…15 Jan 2020HANSARDRegional ConnectivityThe Department for Transport, the Treasury and the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy have been in discussions with Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe,…15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionOn aviation, yes.15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionI apologise to the hon. Gentleman and thank him for putting the record straight. I was not in the Chamber yesterday because I was dealing with the issue itself, but it sounded to…15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionI agree that it is a great idea for airlines to offer carbon offsetting, but although that is a good first step, I want to go further. We have the opportunity, the brains and the…15 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionIf hon. Members do not mind, I will make a little progress. I am right at the beginning of my speech and there will be plenty of opportunities to intervene.15 Jan 2020HANSARDNorthern RailPassengers in the north have had to put up with unacceptable services for too long. We understand how frustrating this has been for people and we are taking action to make sure…09 Jan 2020HANSARDContingency Fund AdvanceI hereby give notice of the Department for Transport’s intention to seek an advance from the Contingencies Fund. The Department requires an advance to meet its cash requirements…09 Jan 2020HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse Rail Programme: AccommodationI have today laid before Parliament a departmental minute describing a contingent liability raised as a result of a letter of comfort provided to Transport for the North.…05 Nov 2019HANSARDWork of the DepartmentTransport plays a critical part in all our lives and is central to some of the biggest issues the country faces, including decarbonisation, growing our economy and uniting the…31 Oct 2019HANSARDRail PerformanceI understand that the reopening is at a formative stage, but I am very supportive of it. Indeed, I support the reopening of many of the smaller lines that were closed as a result…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for his work on this matter, and particularly for action in commissioning that task and finish group. I absolutely look forward to working…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, of course, that Transport for London has a big impact on constituencies outside, including mine in Welwyn Hatfield. I do note, however, that…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman pressed me hard on this matter in the Select Committee sitting, and I have done some work on it before and since. We intend to go down the statutory taxi and…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI should just clarify for the hon. Gentleman that we are not going out to consultation; we are in fact acting on statutory taxi and private hire vehicle standards.24 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Speaker, this is my first topical questions session and my last opportunity with you in the Chair. I have been in post for 93 days and, with your permission, will give a couple…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThomas CookIf there was any possible way to ensure the survival of a company whose directors were allegedly being paid millions of pounds—it is interesting to hear that the Opposition want…24 Oct 2019