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HANSARD Chester-le-Street: Rail ServicesIt is. The hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point. This should be a way of getting people out of their cars and off other forms of transport into Tyneside, Durham and Teesside.…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Chester-le-Street: Rail ServicesI agree with the Minister, but what concerns me about TransPennine is that it does not care. A company that should be focusing on what is good for customers has no customer ethos…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Chester-le-Street: Rail ServicesIf that happened, it would be a detrimental step for the north-east. It reinforces my point that many people look at the north and perhaps think it goes as far as York, Manchester…15 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension Programme1. What recent assessment he has made of the financial sustainability of the Vanguard-class life extension programme.14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Tomorrow afternoon, the funeral takes place of Acting Corporal Iain Dodds, formerly of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. His family are obviously grieving. He…14 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension ProgrammeApril this year marks the 50th anniversary of continuous at-sea deterrence, and I pay tribute to the men and women of the submarine service for their dedication over those 50…14 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActMy right hon. Friend made reference to the history of the internal politics of the Tory party leading this agenda. Is he also clear that we are not sure what type of Brexit we…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationMany people going on to universal credit find it difficult to manage their finances. May I ask the Minister to give serious consideration to local working with credit unions? I am…08 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrant CrossingsI want to be clear that I agree about the need for clear border security, but what was lacking in the Secretary of State’s statement was actual figures. He talked about attempts,…07 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanUnder the Government’s public health proposals, County Durham will lose 38% of its budget—or £19 million. The Secretary of State said that we should be listening to clinicians.…07 Jan 2019