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HANSARD Road MaintenanceIt is clear that local roads maintenance is an issue that affects every one of us, and that our constituents care about deeply. I am grateful to all hon. Members who have spoken…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceThis Government believe in devolution. It is for local councils, elected by local people, to decide their own priorities. I know we have spent a lot of time talking about potholes…07 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was pleased to find myself in Norfolk announcing huge amounts of investment in the region’s roads. There are a large number of schemes awaiting the outcome of the spending…27 Mar 2025HANSARDElectric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureThe right hon. Member is absolutely right to raise concerns that although charge point availability is increasing rapidly, there are regional disparities and differences between…27 Mar 2025HANSARDElectric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureI know that the global challenges facing the automotive industry have been significant over the past couple of months. During the ZEV mandate consultation, my right hon. Friend…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise concerns. Obviously, enforcement of the rules on using cycles and e-cycles is a matter for the police, but I would be very happy to…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs a departmental team, we have regular meetings with our colleagues across the devolved Governments, including on issues of how to extend EV charging, and I would be very happy…27 Mar 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Gig Economy CouriersI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that important issue, which I know will be familiar to many Members across the House. In December, the Minister for Local Transport…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am afraid that the hon. Gentleman’s local council has suffered the same fate as councils across the country as a result of the under-investment in local roads maintenance under…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSwindon and Oxford RailwayMy hon. Friend will know of the ministerial team’s commitment to Swindon. We are committed to delivering a unified and simplified rail system that focuses on improved services for…27 Mar 2025HANSARDGloucestershire: Eastward Transport LinksThe Department is working with the rail industry to improve the performance of rail services in Gloucestershire, while Gloucestershire county council’s scheme for the M5 junction…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSupporting Electric Vehicle UsageMy hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that charge point numbers increased by 45% in rural areas such as the one he represents, and that the North East combined authority received…27 Mar 2025HANSARDDecarbonising TransportOur new maritime decarbonisation strategy, which launched this week, is the latest demonstration of this Government’s commitment to decarbonising transport. We are overhauling…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSwindon and Oxford RailwayGreat Western Railway is currently operating a trial of direct Saturday services between Bristol Temple Meads and Oxford that call at Swindon. Officials are working with Great…27 Mar 2025HANSARDGloucestershire: Eastward Transport LinksYes, of course.27 Mar 2025HANSARDDecarbonising TransportThe Rail Minister in the other place is very much focused on how we decarbonise our rail sector. A combination of electrification and extended use of batteries can allow us to do…27 Mar 2025HANSARDDecarbonising TransportI too welcome the steps that Mayor Coppard is taking to deliver better bus services for passengers in South Yorkshire. I know that the Minister for Local Transport was delighted…27 Mar 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Gig Economy CouriersThis Government have announced a £500 million road maintenance funding uplift for next year, as well as £300 million for active travel schemes. That will improve road conditions…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSupporting Electric Vehicle UsageThe Government are accelerating the roll-out of charging infrastructure: it was up 32% in the 12 months to 1 March this year. We are engaging with industry to improve consumers’…27 Mar 2025HANSARDElectric Vehicle Charging Infrastructurerose — [Interruption.]27 Mar 2025