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HANSARDA417 Brockworth to CowleyI have taken a personal interest in this project, which I regard as an important part of our infrastructure that needs to be addressed, and my hon. Friend will be pleased to know…18 Jul 2019HANSARDFuel CatalystsAs one of the ways in which we can reduce emissions of both carbon and other substances emitted from motor vehicles, the potential benefits of fuel additives and catalysts are…18 Jul 2019HANSARDFuel CatalystsI am happy to have that meeting, and I look forward to the report with interest. Clearly, we should take any steps that we sensibly can to reduce emissions of both harmful…18 Jul 2019HANSARDFuel CatalystsOne of the things that has happened in the past two years, of course, is the sharp fall in the sales of diesel vehicles. We are now looking at ways to continue the transition to…18 Jul 2019HANSARDA417 Brockworth to CowleyLabour Members say “Hear, hear!” because they do not want to hear the truth, which is that we are putting in place schemes that will benefit road safety, that will improve journey…18 Jul 2019HANSARDStrategic Road Network: Manchester to SheffieldI absolutely accept that we need to improve the route between Manchester and Sheffield, and, indeed, we need to provide additional crossing points across the Pennines generally.…18 Jul 2019HANSARDStrategic Road Network: Manchester to SheffieldI am clear that we need to deliver a much upgraded strategic road between Manchester and Sheffield—there is no doubt about that at all—as we do further north between east…18 Jul 2019HANSARDStrategic Road Network: Manchester to SheffieldI know that my hon. Friend is seeking funding from the housing infrastructure fund for that scheme. I have been to the area and seen what is needed. I think that it is a very good…18 Jul 2019HANSARDStrategic Road Network: Manchester to SheffieldI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman: that route needs to improve; the M62 needs to improve; and the proposals for the trans-Pennine tunnel need to be taken forward. On…18 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlthough we have one of the safest railways in the world, we must never be complacent, and I hope that the thoughts of the whole House are with the family, friends and colleagues…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic TransportOn that latter point, I am aware of the interest of the hon. Lady’s constituents, and it is something we will look at very carefully. I hope she welcomes the Government’s…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am afraid I simply do not accept that the latter point is true. This Parliament voted, by a majority of nearly 300, to give the go-ahead to a project that I personally believe…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe will always look carefully at new technologies, but any new technologies introduced on and around our roads need to be safe. We need to be confident that they will continue to…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that in the north large numbers of brand new trains are being tested and prepared for launch. She talks about new trains in London, but there are new…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is arguing for the abolition of Transport for Greater Manchester, Nexus, and all the rest. Transport for London oversees the buses, and runs metro rail systems…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis House voted overwhelmingly to give Heathrow airport the go-ahead for the next stage of its plans for expansion, and I expect the will of Parliament to be followed in the…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI understand the point the hon. Lady is making because I have had similar issues in my own constituency. A principle that has been adopted both by her party when it was in…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe will certainly arrange a meeting for my hon. Friend with a Minister—either me or the roads Minister—to address the issue. I should say that this does appear to be a problem in…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe now know the truth: the Labour party is going to be anti-motorist. It is going to be anti-road improvements. It is going to set itself against the things we are doing to try to…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn principle, we intend to go ahead with the introduction of E10. It has to be subject to appropriate consultations. We have been particularly mindful of the impact on older…13 Jun 2019