Contributions
630 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionThe hon. Lady clearly was not listening on Monday, when I indicated that we had options in contracts to provide additional capacity on longer sea routes to replace any that we…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionI am afraid that, once again, SNP Members have their facts completely wrong. Interestingly, we have heard complaints from the other side that we did not do enough due diligence.…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionThe bit I found reassuring is that we let a contract where there was absolutely no upfront commitment from the taxpayer at all, and we paid nothing until the service was delivered.14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionWe carried out a proper procurement process in discussion with all the leading ferry operators.14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionMy Department is undertaking a comprehensive and wide-ranging programme of work to ensure that we are prepared for a scenario in which the UK leaves without a deal. We continue to…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionIt is very simple: the contract was conditional on Seaborne Freight producing a reference from Arklow, which it did.14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionAbsolutely. Of course SNP Members fail to understand that their policies, if you follow European Union laws to the letter, require a hard border between Scotland and England. I…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionI was very pleased to learn this week that the electric trains have now started running between Blackpool and Manchester through my hon. Friend’s constituency. Of course, it is…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionAs I set out, we have substantial contracts with two major operators to provide additional capacity, and we have put in place contingency measures in Kent, in case they are needed…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionThe hon. Gentleman is trying hard, but the simple reality is that we approached the market and the market brought forward proposals. We have two substantial contracts to provide…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionThe hon. Gentleman continues to produce in the House statements that I am afraid are simply inaccurate. The trial in Kent, managed by Kent County Council, worked very smoothly to…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Haulage SectorThe Government continue to work towards a deal and we are confident of securing a relationship with the EU that maintains the current liberalised access we enjoy. Of all goods…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Haulage SectorAt Christmastime, Arklow confirmed in writing, and we have copies of that—[Hon. Members: “In January.”] At Christmastime, Arklow confirmed in writing that it was backing the…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Haulage SectorThe hon. Gentleman and, indeed, his constituents will welcome the fact that the European Union has been clear that the current arrangements will continue after April and is moving…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Haulage SectorI am always happy to meet my hon. Friend, and I meet people from the sector quite regularly. His constituents will be assured—indeed, we have written to all applicants for the…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Haulage SectorWhat a load of absolute hokum! We are working very carefully, on a bilateral basis, to make sure that there are contingency plans in place, but the European Union—we have to bear…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Haulage SectorOf course, what the hon. Lady does not understand is that she talks about a permanent customs union, but a permanent customs union requires border checks. The Labour party simply…14 Feb 2019HANSARDHeathrow: Regional ConnectionsThe airports national policy statement expects post-expansion Heathrow to deliver 14 domestic routes and to work with airlines to protect existing and develop new domestic…14 Feb 2019HANSARDHeathrow: Regional ConnectionsAs the House will know, it is often custom and practice to share the cost of a public service obligation with a local authority. It is right and prudent for the Government to seek…14 Feb 2019HANSARDHeathrow: Regional ConnectionsI regard Southern rail access as extremely important. We are now looking in detail at what we believe the specification of the scheme should be. It will clearly require some…14 Feb 2019