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HANSARDTransport Connectivity: DudleyThe metro’s expansion represents a major boost for growth in Dudley and the west midlands, delivering fast, affordable and reliable connections to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: DudleyWe are empowering the Mayor of the West Midlands to deliver the better, more reliable connections that communities in Dudley need and deserve. Mayor Richard Parker is already…26 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for MotoristsSecure, high-quality parking facilities and truck stops for HGV drivers are a part of that. I know that my colleague the Minister for Local Transport, formerly the Roads Minister,…26 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for MotoristsThe Government have already taken significant steps to keep the costs of motoring low, extending the fuel duty cut that was due to end this month until September and launching the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are today announcing one of the biggest ever investments in England’s major roads. That £27 billion spread over five years is a down payment on better motorways,…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted to confirm that improvements to the A19 at Moor Farm have been included in the pipeline of schemes that we have asked National Highways to develop for construction.…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Renationalisation: East of EnglandOn behalf of the Government, may I associate myself with your remarks about David Winnick and extend our condolences to his family? Bringing Greater Anglia and other east of…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThanks to my hon. Friend’s steadfast support, major works are under way: renewing electrification, installing axle counters and improving drainage to prevent flooding. Those…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that roadworks on local roads are the responsibility of each local highway authority. As she says, there are some specific routes for businesses to claim…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI sympathise with the frustration of local residents. I am as keen as they are, and as I know my hon. Friend is, to see services start on that section of infrastructure. I know…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right to reflect on the fact that a reliable and frequent train service is important to economic growth. I would be happy to speak about the detail of those…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman raises an interesting question, but I reassure the House that, in our many conversations with airlines and airports in recent weeks, we have not been told…26 Mar 2026HANSARDThird Road Investment StrategyI am pleased to inform the House that the Government will today publish the third road investment strategy. Backed by over £27 billion of investment over five years, this will…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was grateful to my hon. Friend for his time a couple of weeks ago, when we discussed this matter. He is right to highlight the transformative benefit of the midlands rail hub…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have extended the fuel duty cut, which was due to end this month, until September, and we have launched the fuel finder tool. Together, they will save motorists £129 compared…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have visited Stanmore station, and I understand the difficulties that are presented to the hon. Gentleman’s constituents. We are investing in the Access for All scheme…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Reform: Wales and Borders AreaI am publishing, alongside the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, the memorandum of understanding provided for under clause 24 of the Railways Bill. The…25 Mar 2026HANSARDRail InfrastructureToday I am publishing this Government’s latest report to Parliament on High Speed 2. When I was appointed Secretary of State, I was clear that significant change was needed to…23 Mar 2026HANSARDCourt Case on Gatwick Airport Development Consent Order: Disclosed DocumentsOn 19 February I wrote to the judge hearing the above claim in respect of my ongoing duty of candour in those proceedings. Pursuant to an order of the Court from 10 December 2025,…23 Feb 2026HANSARDTransport…I can also assure him that in the past I have been as supportive, from the Department for Transport, as Network Rail has been of the open access application from Wrexham,…23 Feb 2026