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HANSARDRail Services: North WalesI can see that Mr Speaker is smiling; I congratulate the right hon. Lady on her ingenuity in working in a question about the midlands. She is right to talk about the benefits of…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Services: North WalesThe uplift in service levels between London and Holyhead from this Sunday is indeed welcome, and I agree that a reliable service being delivered for the passengers of north Wales…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Services: North WalesDespite recent improvements, the performance of Avanti West Coast’s services in north Wales is still not good enough. Poor Network Rail infrastructure reliability also remains an…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Sector: SkillsDeveloping an industry workforce plan will be a key priority for Great British Railways, and I am confident that we will be making the most of the expertise that already exists in…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Sector: SkillsA skilled workforce is key to delivering the railways that passengers need, and I am working closely with colleagues across Government to ensure that we train up the right people…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI really do not know how many times I have to say this to the hon. Gentleman. I met him a couple of days ago, and I explained that our process for bringing train operating…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe hon. Lady will know that this Government stepped in to prevent soaring bus fare increases, given the last Government’s decision to only fund a bus fare cap until the end of…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe up to £150 million of savings that the taxpayer can enjoy as a result of train operating companies coming back into public ownership are the saved management fees that we are…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI will be providing updates to the House on the emerging cost position and opening window. As the right hon. and learned Gentleman will know, this Government have appointed a new…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI am not surprised to hear that buses are top of the agenda for my hon. Friend’s constituents. Reliable, affordable bus services will be essential for so many of those she…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the importance of rail freight, and I am clear that with a reformed railway, we must do more to shift freight from the roads to rail. I am…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthEconomic growth is this Government’s top priority, and a reliable, well-connected transport network is critical to driving prosperity. That means delivering local priorities in…15 May 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Revenue Certainty MechanismSustainable aviation fuel is integral to reaching net zero aviation by 2050. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by around 70% on average over the lifecycle of its production and…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateThe automotive transformation fund that I mentioned earlier is a sizeable investment that the Government committed to at the last Budget. I look forward to hearing my hon.…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateI also extend my birthday wishes to the shadow Secretary of State. I hope he is grateful for the two birthday presents I have given him: not only a statement but a general debate,…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateI suggest that the hon. Gentleman speak to his constituents, who are buying EVs in numbers. There has been a 40% increase—07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateThe hon. Gentleman raises a fair point about the availability of charge point infrastructure in all places in the UK. It is a matter I look forward to discussing with my…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateWith permission, I shall make a statement about the zero emission vehicle mandate. Today, this Government are giving British car makers certainty and support on the transition to…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateI know that the Under-Secretary responsible for the future of roads, my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood), has visited the Burnaston plant in my hon.…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateI assure the hon. Gentleman that the Government keep the VAT variation between public and private charging under review. The 20% standard rate to which public charge points are…07 Apr 2025