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HANSARDRail ServicesI think my right hon. Friend is being a little unfair in not recognising the performance improvements Avanti has made. I completely accept that its performance last summer and…20 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ServicesI was clear in my statement about the facts on Avanti’s punctuality. Although it is now back in the pack with the other train operating companies, it is at the bottom of the pack…20 Mar 2023HANSARDPorts National Policy Statement: ReviewThe Government are committed to a strong planning regime for nationally significant infrastructure which properly takes into account impacts on the natural environment, air…14 Mar 2023HANSARDNational Networks National Policy StatementToday I am laying before Parliament the draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement. The National Networks National Policy Statement was designated in 2015. It sets…14 Mar 2023HANSARDTransport InvestmentDuring this Parliament there has been a step change in public investment in infrastructure. The autumn statement protected the public capital budget at record levels, meaning…09 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ModernisationThe good news for the hon. Gentleman is that we have made progress on that, and we are hoping to set out what will happen on that publicly in the very near future. He does not…02 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ModernisationThe hon. Lady will know that we have electrified 1,200 miles of the rail network in Great Britain since 2010, and that work continues. We clearly think that electrifying the rail…02 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ModernisationFirst, in an earlier answer, I said that the service was currently unacceptable. One of the points I made is that, at the moment, ASLEF is refusing to do rest-day working, which…02 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt may interest the House to know that today the Government are investing £25 million to roll out 170 zero- emission buses on to our streets. They are built in Northern Ireland by…02 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have extended the bus recovery grant for a further quarter and extended the £2 fare cap, which has been very popular. We are currently working on our plans subsequent to June,…02 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI completely agree with my hon. Friend. About 60% of journeys are made by car, and the car remains incredibly important, particularly in rural areas like his and mine in…02 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful for that question from my constituency neighbour across the River Severn. We have spent £900 million on Access for All accessibility upgrades. I would be delighted…02 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. I hugely enjoyed my visit last month to Wrightbus, a very impressive company that has grown tremendously over the last few years and…02 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillWith permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to start by offering our sincere condolences to the people of Greece following the terrible rail accident yesterday. My thoughts, and I…02 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThe hon. Gentleman will know that the purpose and substance of the Bill is to regulate employment rights and duties, and industrial relations. Those are reserved matters that are…02 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ModernisationThe railway needs fundamental reform and, last month, I set out how this Government will deliver it. We will move towards a more customer-focused and commercially led industry,…02 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ModernisationThe Government recognise the contribution of Hitachi to the railway supply chain, particularly its success in winning 89% of long-distance orders since 2010, including the order…02 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ModernisationI welcome that question. I am clear, and have made it very clear to TP, that the current service is unacceptable. That company has delivered a detailed and measurable recovery…02 Mar 2023HANSARDBus FundingThe Government recognise the importance of local bus networks to ensuring communities can stay connected, and in enabling people to access work, education and vital local services…20 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing today’s £2.1-billion levelling-up fund announcement, I would like to briefly update the House about its transport aspect. Through your decision making, Mr Speaker, you…19 Jan 2023