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HANSARD Employment Rights BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention; he is absolutely right. There are many organisations, including the BBC, that as a policy do not use NDAs. Imagine suffering…11 Mar 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023In 2019, Boris Johnson commissioned the Shawcross report on Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism. United States citizens have received compensation from the Libyan Government for…26 Feb 2025HANSARDEngagementsI know that the whole House will support the Prime Minister’s comments and send our thoughts to the family of Harvey Willgoose and all those who loved him after his tragic and…05 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for IndustryGB Nuclear is about to make two decisions on small modular reactors, and I know my right hon. Friend will agree that those SMRs and their supply chains should be built here in the…04 Feb 2025HANSARDIntegrated National Transport StrategyThe Government have today set out our vision for the first integrated national transport strategy in over two decades, delivering on the commitment made in our manifesto. For too…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTransportI am grateful for those comments. Govia Thameslink had an increase of 3% in its cancellations on last year, and it is still falling behind on punctuality.25 Nov 2024HANSARDTransportI am grateful for those comments. Govia Thameslink had an improvement of 3% in its cancellations on last year, but it is still falling behind on punctuality. [ Official Report ,…25 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the excellent practices being undertaken by Reading borough council. That is the kind of innovation that we need to see across the…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsI believe the hon. Gentleman met the Under-Secretary of State for Transport, my hon. Friend hon. Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood), last week on exactly that issue.…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I have repeatedly made clear that it is not good enough. We inherited a railway where workforce terms and conditions were completely…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Potholes and poor road conditions are a menace that make our roads less safe and have saddled drivers with costly repairs. The £500 million…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Local authorities are responsible for the state of their local roads, but with this significant uplift for ’25-26, we expect them to ensure…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur manifesto was clear that we are committed to improving rail connectivity in the north of England. I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to address the specific issues on…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureWe have heard over the last 14 years that the infrastructure sector and wider supply chain needs stability and certainty—no more chopping and changing—and last month’s Budget…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsI am sure that the Minister with responsibility for roads, my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood), would be very happy to meet the hon. Gentleman and my…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that important point. I have met the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency to talk about its important enforcement work in this area.…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am well aware of the strong case for the Ely junction improvement and the impact that will have on freight. That is absolutely being considered as we look towards the 10-year…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsAs I have said, the £500 million is available for ’25-26, and those allocations will be announced shortly. The brass neck on Opposition Members never ceases to amaze.21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for recognising the appalling state of our local roads, and the appalling backlog that we inherited. The significant uplift allocated for next…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsSure thing.21 Nov 2024