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HANSARD Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Local Road NetworksI congratulate the hon. Member for Bicester and Woodstock (Calum Miller) on securing this debate, and I thank him for continuing to raise the issue of the London Road level…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Rail Connectivity: OxfordshireI thank the hon. Member for that clarification. However, he will appreciate that £600 million —even with a significant private sector contribution —is not an insignificant amount.…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Rail Connectivity: OxfordshireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Sir Mark. I congratulate the hon. Member for Witney (Charlie Maynard) on securing this debate on railway…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTransportI thank the shadow Secretary of State for his question. We are proud of the work that we have done to ensure that every part of the country benefits from additional funding for…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTransportI thank the shadow Secretary of State for his question. We are proud of the work that we have done to ensure that every part of the country benefits from additional funding for…26 Nov 2024HANSARDMidland Main Line ElectrificationThe electrification of the remainder of the route to Nottingham and Sheffield via Derby—the midland main line electrification programme—is in development, and currently it is…21 Nov 2024HANSARDMidland Main Line ElectrificationWe are all concerned about the impact of works on services. I know that the Rail Minister is aware of that and would welcome the opportunity to visit, alongside Network Rail, to…21 Nov 2024HANSARDBus FranchisingThis Government are empowering every community to take back control of their local bus services. Legislation on bus franchising requires local authorities to consider small and…21 Nov 2024HANSARDBus FranchisingMy hon. Friend is a great champion for businesses in her constituency. We recognise the important role that smaller local bus operators can provide in delivering high-quality bus…21 Nov 2024HANSARDBus FranchisingTransport matters are devolved in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency, of course, but putting buses at the heart of our policies and wanting to increase ridership provides brilliant…21 Nov 2024HANSARDBus FranchisingI thank the shadow Secretary of State for his question. We are proud of the work that we have done to ensure that every part of the country benefits from additional funding for…21 Nov 2024HANSARDBus FranchisingIt is incredibly important that decisions about local services are taken by those who are operating them. That is why not only have we provided substantial levels of funding—£1…21 Nov 2024HANSARDRural Bus ServicesFourteen years of decline in local bus services under the previous Administration has hit communities across the country hard, especially in rural areas. This Government know that…21 Nov 2024HANSARDRural Bus ServicesI absolutely recognise the concern that arises when vital bus services are lost, which the hon. Lady mentioned. That is why, in the forthcoming buses Bill, we will explore a local…21 Nov 2024HANSARDRural Bus ServicesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to speak up for his constituents in Worcestershire, and about the difference that will be made by the funding that this Government are…21 Nov 2024HANSARDChiltern Railways: OvercrowdingThe Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Hendy and officials continue to work closely with Chiltern Railways to support delivery of an improved passenger experience. To reduce…21 Nov 2024HANSARDChiltern Railways: OvercrowdingI thank the hon. Gentleman for that question on behalf of those people who travel on Chiltern Railways. The Rail Minister has assured me that the cascaded rolling stock is under…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTyne Bridge RestorationI thank my hon. Friend for that question —she is a great champion for her city. It is the responsibility of Newcastle city council to manage the bridge restoration project, but we…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTyne Bridge RestorationI thank my hon. Friend for that fantastic invitation on 2028. This Government’s manifesto was clear that we want to forge ahead with infrastructure improvements as part of our…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike my hon. Friend, we are all thinking of Lord Prescott and his family today. My officials have had meetings with Northumberland county council, which is working to strengthen…21 Nov 2024