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HANSARDTransport: Economic GrowthI am pleased to hear that the right hon. Gentleman had a constructive meeting with the new South Western leadership. I was clear with Lawrence Bowman when he took up the job that…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTransport: Economic GrowthI understand everyone’s frustrations with the tube strikes; I use public transport in London every week, and I know that when the tube is down, not only are there queues for…11 Sept 2025HANSARDMajor Transport Schemes: Local Authority SupportThe Government are investing an unprecedented £15.6 billion in local transport across our city regions, including £1.5 billion for South Yorkshire and £2.1 billion for West…11 Sept 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesThe Government are committed to making Britain a clean energy superpower, which is why we are investing £4.5 billion to support the transition to electric vehicles. That includes…11 Sept 2025HANSARDMajor Transport Schemes: Local Authority SupportI have a meeting soon to discuss the matter with my hon. Friend’s constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Dr Tidball). I would be happy…11 Sept 2025HANSARDElectric VehiclesI would be happy to meet my hon. Friend, who—as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on electric vehicles—has great expertise in this area. It is right to acknowledge that…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan I start by welcoming my hon. Friend the Member for Selby (Keir Mather) to my ministerial team? I am really pleased to have him on board, and I am sure he is equally pleased to…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman seems to be suffering a case of amnesia because his party allocated absolutely zero money to fund the bus fare cap beyond December of last year. I know how…11 Sept 2025HANSARDMicromobility VehiclesGood rail infrastructure supports reliable services and economic growth, and is a central part of this Government’s growth mission. In July, I set out my priority for improvements…11 Sept 2025HANSARDMicromobility VehiclesI would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend. He is right that in some instances, reopening branch lines on the rail network can be transformative for areas. I visited the opening…11 Sept 2025HANSARDMicromobility VehiclesI understand the frustration of the travelling public. We experienced a particularly dry summer this year and Network Rail had made preparations to deal with that, but I recognise…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that affordability is a top concern for people when it comes to rail. No decisions have been made on next year’s rail fares, but our aim is that prices will balance…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know the importance of affordable public transport to people in Britain. I know the importance of the fuel duty freeze that we brought in last year. I assure the right hon.…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike my hon. Friend, I am a big fan of the Elizabeth line, and I commend him for his dogged support of the scheme on his constituents’ behalf. It is a significant addition to the…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he wishes to write to me with the specific details of those local issues, I will come back to him.11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that the Mayor of London and Transport for London will want to do all they can to minimise disruption during any construction of the type that the hon. Gentleman…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can assure the hon. Gentleman that I am aware of the Bath and Wiltshire metro scheme and the Devizes gateway project. Although we do not have any plans to take forward those…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a great champion for her constituents. I reviewed her correspondence with the Rail Minister over the summer and was aware that the 8.22 service had been…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are committed to improving rail connectivity and capacity in the north of England. I would be happy to have a further conversation with the hon. Gentleman about that scheme.11 Sept 2025HANSARDPassenger Rail PerformanceThe previous Government’s neglect of the railways saw a decade of decline in passenger performance, but we are starting to see performance stabilise. Passengers are responding to…11 Sept 2025