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HANSARD Rural RoadsWill the hon. Member give way?17 Mar 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsOf course I will.17 Mar 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsI will not just now. I am going to make some progress. There is no question but that severe and persistent bad weather has taken a real toll on highways in all parts of the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do not know the detail of the position in the hon. Member’s constituency, but I will ensure that the Minister responsible for bus services writes to him in relation to that…12 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I am sure the hon. Gentleman knows, we consulted on the third cycling and walking investment strategy. That consultation closed in December and we are carefully considering all…12 Feb 2026HANSARD School Minibus SafetyI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Tamworth (Sarah Edwards) on securing a debate on this important subject. I pay tribute to her campaigning. I know that she has shown…12 Feb 2026HANSARDRural Transport ConnectionsIn rural communities, good public transport options can make the difference to being able to access work, education and opportunities. The Bus Services Act 2025 gives local…12 Feb 2026HANSARDRural Transport ConnectionsI thank my hon. Friend for his important question. There is no doubt that we need to ensure that transport systems work better together. I am sure he will be very interested in…12 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe published the motor insurance taskforce report in December, highlighting the actions being taken to tackle claims costs and, ultimately, to help reduce motorists’ premiums. We…12 Feb 2026HANSARDDriving Test Waiting TimesThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s top priority is to reduce car practical driving test waiting times while upholding road safety standards. In November 2025, the…12 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise this issue. We are working closely with local authorities interested in franchising to identify models that work and to offer them…12 Feb 2026HANSARDRural Transport ConnectionsI thank the hon. Lady for her thoughtful question. As I have already acknowledged, under the previous Government, millions of bus miles were lost, particularly in rural areas.…12 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, I will.12 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes—my hon. Friend is absolutely right. We are giving local authorities the powers and funding, and we expect local authorities to use them.12 Feb 2026HANSARDDriving Test Waiting TimesWe do appreciate the impact that being unable to access a practical driving test has on young people. That is precisely why we are taking the further measures that I have…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for Road UsersThis Government understand the vital importance of our roads to people up and down the country each and every day, and we are backing our groundbreaking ambition with record…12 Feb 2026HANSARDBus Fare CapThe hon. Member is right to raise concerns about the affordability of bus fares. Unfortunately, the previous Government talked about maintaining the cap, but allocated absolutely…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for Road UsersI am sorry to hear about that incident. I share my hon. Friend’s relief that no one was injured. As he knows, improvements to junctions across the A50 corridor in Staffordshire…12 Feb 2026HANSARDBus Fare CapMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to advocate on behalf of her constituents living in South Yorkshire. It is almost as if the Conservatives have forgotten that they oversaw 300…12 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for Road UsersThat is just not true. I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that the Government are determined to provide the road infrastructure that the public want. That is why we are…12 Feb 2026