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HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 17 July.17 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsI join the Prime Minister in offering our congratulations, particularly to the England team that won the cricket world cup. We were proud to host some of the games at Trent Bridge…17 Jul 2019HANSARDActive TravelI congratulate the hon. Member for Witney (Robert Courts) on securing this debate, and I thank him for his contribution to the Transport Committee, which I chair. It has been…09 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansDoes the Minister recognise that it takes 10 to 15 years to replace the fleet completely? If we do not end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles until 2040, we will simply…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Local Roads: Funding and MaintenanceI thank the hon. Gentleman, who is a valued member of the Committee. We have heard repeated evidence that councils are rushing around trying to fill the most dangerous potholes…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Local Roads: Funding and MaintenanceI thank my hon. Friend for his question and, indeed, for his contribution to our Committee, which is enormously valued. He is absolutely right to draw attention to the fact that…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Local Roads: Funding and MaintenanceI thank my hon. Friend and I commend him, as a former shadow Roads Minister, for his interest and knowledge in this area. We heard from industry about a lack of data on the…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Local Roads: Funding and MaintenanceThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and we want to move from a reactive to a proactive approach to mending our roads, so that local authorities can plan ahead. The pothole…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Local Roads: Funding and MaintenanceThe condition of our roads is an important part of road safety, and vulnerable pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are put at risk when roads are not properly maintained. Our…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Local Roads: Funding and MaintenanceThank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for the opportunity to make a statement to the House on the 10th report of the Transport Committee, “Local roads…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hove (Peter Kyle) on opening the debate and the hon. Member for Rugby (Mark Pawsey) on his speech. Our 2018 Joint Select Committee…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Local Roads: Funding and MaintenanceI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. It is certainly our intention that the Department identify where there is very good practice and share that widely, so that other…04 Jul 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate and on his speech. Does he share my concern that neuro-rehabilitation in the UK is particularly limited for children? There is…02 Jul 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell, and to follow so many fine speeches. Like my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Jenny Chapman), I am not an…02 Jul 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActWill my hon. Friend give way?25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActWill the hon. Member give way?25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActThis is on a point of information.25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActLike many Members in this debate, my hon. Friend is making a powerful and moving speech. Does he share my concern that although lots of parents are perfectly satisfied with what…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActMany of my colleagues will have anticipated what I am going to ask, which is: how will schools know whether they have pupils with an uncle or aunt in a same-sex relationship, or…25 Jun 2019HANSARDSchool BudgetsIn March, I surveyed Nottingham South schools about the effects of funding cuts, and their responses were frankly disturbing. They revealed concerns not only about their inability…24 Jun 2019