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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend. His invitation sounded so wonderful that I, as the Rail Minister, insisted on coming to the Dispatch Box to accept it. I do note that the proposed scheme…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend will know that I am only too keen to enhance the links across the border rather than put border infrastructure in place as others would wish to do. We are currently…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. The current service is not acceptable, as I have made clear directly to Avanti’s most senior management, and significant improvements…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am interested to hear that, although I would note that now the economy is reviving Heathrow has gone back to being the busiest airport in Europe. But it must operate within the…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted to note the support from the Opposition for the statement that the Prime Minister made last week, as I am sure she will be. We will certainly make sure that we set…13 Oct 2022HANSARDBradford-Manchester Rail Journey TimesI am glad to hear that the hon. Gentleman shares my enthusiasm for that project, which, as he says, will make a massive difference for communities in Bradford. As he will…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are always keen to hear positive proposals to help to level up our communities, and we meet regularly with ministerial colleagues. I am particularly passionate about the role…13 Oct 2022HANSARDEly Rail Capacity Enhancement: Benefit-Cost RatioAs a fellow Blue Fox, I always had a lot of time with David, and a great friendship. I join you, Mr Speaker, in your tributes to him and James. I also reflect that last Friday…13 Oct 2022HANSARDEly Rail Capacity Enhancement: Benefit-Cost RatioMy hon. Friend is a strong champion for the Ely scheme, and I recognise the potential for the benefits that he highlighted. It is, though, worth noting that the scheme would…13 Oct 2022HANSARDStations Outside Cities: RegenerationI am always delighted to meet colleagues who share my passion for investing in our rail network and who recognise that our stations are not just a handy place to board a train,…13 Oct 2022HANSARDStations Outside Cities: RegenerationThe Government recognise that stations are the heart of many communities across our country, providing vital transport links. We are investing in stations through the new stations…13 Oct 2022HANSARDStations Outside Cities: RegenerationI have a feeling that I will hear quite a lot about Chorley station over the next few months, Mr Speaker. Turning to matters in Essex, I am delighted to see my right hon. Friend…13 Oct 2022HANSARDStations Outside Cities: RegenerationAs the hon. Member will know, we are making great progress on accessibility through our Access for All programme across our stations. We are also completing an accessibility audit…13 Oct 2022HANSARDBradford-Manchester Rail Journey TimesWe have already got the Bill for the line through to Crewe through this Parliament. The next Bill, for phase 2b and the line up to Manchester, will soon be before its Select…13 Oct 2022HANSARDModernising the RailwaysI thank the hon. Gentleman for welcoming me to my place and I look forward to perhaps more constructive exchanges. We are taking forward an ambitious programme to reform our…13 Oct 2022HANSARDModernising the RailwaysAgain, as the hon. Gentleman will be well aware, my right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary has met leading members of the unions, but we are not the employer in this dispute.…13 Oct 2022HANSARDModernising the RailwaysMy understanding is that accessibility is a reserved matter, hence we will announce the successful stations as the UK Government. Obviously, in looking at access, we will liaise…13 Oct 2022HANSARDModernising the RailwaysI understand why the SNP, given its plans for a border at Berwick, may not see having an integrated rail network across the entirety of Great Britain as a priority. We believe it…13 Oct 2022HANSARDModernising the RailwaysI recognise the representations that my right hon. Friend makes, and I will be happy to meet her. We have already agreed improvements that should deliver over 100 more accessible…13 Oct 2022HANSARDBradford-Manchester Rail Journey TimesThe Prime Minister has been clear that the Government will deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail in full and it will stop at Bradford. That is a pledge I am sure the hon. Gentleman…13 Oct 2022