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HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportI am going to make some progress. My hon. Friend the Member for Rother Valley (Alexander Stafford) spoke passionately about Yorkshire’s vision and future and about his desire to…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportThe right hon. Lady will be pleased to know that when the aviation Minister met Peel on 19 October she raised that very issue, and she has its assurance that it will work through…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportI thank my hon. Friend for the expertise that he brought to his previous portfolio. I would not dare to gainsay him, and yes, he is quite correct.24 Oct 2022HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportUnfortunately, I cannot acquiesce to the hon. Lady’s request, because the issue is not within my portfolio. I am extremely happy to pass on her request to the aviation Minister,…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportThe message to the people of South Yorkshire is that they have an incredibly strong local champion in my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher), who has been…24 Oct 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) on promoting this important Bill, as well as all those who have spoken in this brief, but I would argue important, debate.…21 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport in NottinghamshireIt is a pleasure to serve for the first time under your chairmanship, Sir George. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gedling (Tom Randall) for securing this debate. He has…19 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport in NottinghamshireI apologise profusely to the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council—of course, Robin Hood Energy is not something that he would have put in place. Perhaps some of that funding…19 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport in NottinghamshireI would be very happy to pass that on. I will turn now to rail, which was the subject of much of the debate and which is another important component of the public transport…19 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport in NottinghamshireMy hon. Friend is approximately five lines ahead of me in my remarks. I thank him for his contribution. The mixture of options for local and regional rail services and the scope…19 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport for London: Long-term Funding SettlementThe long-term funding settlement does not include a condition that requires the Mayor to make or report on specific savings targets. It is for the Mayor and TfL to deliver within…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith a daily charge of £12.50, I can understand why my hon. Friend’s residents are concerned. I remind him that the Mayor’s powers do not allow for revenue-raising schemes in…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a remarkable champion for Lincoln. He will forgive me if I quote the late Queen and say that I am in my salad days as a Minister, so perhaps we could meet…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for her rural communities and villages. We know that inappropriate speed is particularly significant, and speed limits are one tool to…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. I read a weighty document on the A303 recently, and perhaps we can meet to discuss it in more detail.13 Oct 2022HANSARDTransport for London: Long-term Funding SettlementWell, this is not remotely intimidating! The longer-term settlement agreed with the Mayor in August sets a framework for Government funding until March 2024 and gives certainty on…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenOn behalf of my family, friends and the people of South Ribble, I wish to pay tribute to Her Majesty Elizabeth II. This is a sad loss and many people across South Ribble have been…10 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI am very grateful. I speak because I am genuinely passionate. I do not know how many Members have actually exported to Australia as a small businessperson, but I have. The trade…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillHear, hear.06 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?06 Sept 2022