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HANSARDEU Entry-Exit System: Transport DelaysI would be glad to meet my hon. Friend and representatives from the freight sector. It is crucial that the sector is empowered to carry out its vital work, especially in the short…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime SectorThe Government strongly support the maritime sector. We have made maritime autonomy a flagship case study for the regulating for growth Bill, updated the national policy statement…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEU Entry-Exit System: Transport DelaysThe Transport Secretary and I have held regular discussions about preparations for the EU entry-exit system, and its potential impacts on passenger flows. The Secretary of State…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEU Entry-Exit System: Transport DelaysI thank the hon. Member for raising the important issue of passenger flows relating to EES through the juxtaposed controls. I confirm that the Secretary of State has met her…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEU Entry-Exit System: Transport DelaysI thank the shadow Minister for his question. I can confirm that I have been clear with Ministers in Government, and that Ministers have been clear with French and EU…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEU Entry-Exit System: Transport DelaysI thank the Lib Dem spokesperson for his question. I can confirm that we have discussed the flow of passengers through member state airports with our relevant partners in the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDAviation SectorMy hon. Friend is right that the barriers to a career in aviation are too high, and this Government are committed to supporting recruitment from as diverse a range of backgrounds…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime SectorI thank the hon. Lady for her continued support in promoting the maritime autonomy sector both in her constituency and across the country. She is right to do so. Research from the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime SectorI join my hon. Friend in extending my thanks to CROs across the country for the incredible work that they do. We want to ensure that CROs are tret with dignity and respect, and…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime SectorThe hon. Gentleman of course knows best how to represent his constituents on these important matters. I believe that the dynamic he is pointing to is the dynamic of when dynamic…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime SectorMy hon. Friend is right to point to the fact that a thriving maritime sector relies not only on technological advancement, but on a growing skill base to make sure that the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime SectorMay I start by extending my thanks to the shadow Minister? Anyone who can endure trading remarks with me on the Railways Bill for as long as we were in Committee together is an…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEU Entry-Exit System: Transport DelaysThat is a very theatrical question from the shadow Minister on the scale of the challenge that we face. I can confirm that the meetings that we are having on EES, both in…16 Jul 2026HANSARDAviation SectorThe Government are committed to supporting the aviation sector. We are unlocking growth by progressing planning decisions and consulting on the framework for future decisions on…16 Jul 2026HANSARDAviation SectorI am glad that the Lib Dem spokesperson shares our concern about consumer rights. Disruption and cancellations—but also disruptive passengers, unfortunately—can ruin the holidays…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises an important issue. This Government are committed to enabling aviation employers to recruit and train pilots from a broader and more diverse talent pool in…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith enormous respect to the right hon. Gentleman, we are taking proactive action to prepare for any potential EES disruption. We have spoken with our French and European…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is a dogged campaigner for providing that rail link and I will report back to him about the quality of my journey. I am excited for the steel signing ceremony…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFuel security and the Scottish jobs that it underpins are of incredible importance to this Government. We remain in regular contact with both the Scottish Government and other…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to point to the fact that the EV industry depends on not only automotive manufacturers but the billions of pounds in the charge point sector and the…16 Jul 2026