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HANSARDTopical 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 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 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 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 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 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) for her powerful and moving speech in opening today’s debate, and thank so many Members on both sides of the House for…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Transport in the South-EastIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I congratulate the hon. Member for Chichester (Jess Brown-Fuller) on securing this debate, and thank all hon. Members…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTolled Crossings and Regional ConnectivityI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for South East Cornwall (Anna Gelderd) on securing this debate, and on speaking so enthusiastically and eloquently about regional…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTolled Crossings and Regional ConnectivityThe hon. Gentleman will be delighted to hear that Cornwall will benefit from up to £221 million of that £2 billion over the next four years, alongside over £24 million of local…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTolled Crossings and Regional ConnectivityI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. I will make a diversion to the south-east of England to say that the Government are committed to delivering the lower Thames crossing,…02 Feb 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Eighth sitting)Clause 18(2)(a) reads: “in the manner best calculated to promote the interests of users and potential users of railway passenger services including, in particular, the needs of…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety: Walking, Wheeling, Cycling and RunningMy hon. Friend makes a number of very important points. The scale of violence against women and girls in our country is intolerable, and that is why this Government are treating…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety: Walking, Wheeling, Cycling and RunningI thank the hon. Member for her contribution. As I said, we are working with our colleagues in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to ensure we have a…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety: Walking, Wheeling, Cycling and RunningIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship this afternoon, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Lowestoft (Jess Asato) for raising this important issue and…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q That makes the passenger watchdog a very effective champion for passengers, whereas, as the ORR—the regulator—you have to hold everything in balance. Is that right? John…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q Do any other members of the panel want to comment? John Larkinson: From our point of view, some of the things that we do now will transfer over to the passenger watchdog. That…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q I am proud of the passengers and accessibility duty and pleased that it was welcomed by accessibility groups. Am I right in saying that there is no comparable statutory duty…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q I have a quick follow-up for Transport Focus. Will you be able to work effectively with the ORR to deliver for passengers? Alex Robertson: Yes, definitely. We are already in…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q Good morning, panel. Do you think that the new passenger watchdog will provide a more effective route for passengers and their representatives—including all of us, as Members of…20 Jan 2026