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HANSARDRail ConnectivityFor too long, poor performance and connectivity particularly across the north of England has been tolerated. That is why one of my top five transport priorities is improving…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 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. Our manifesto was clear that we are committed to accelerating the electric vehicle charge point roll-out, particularly to address the…21 Nov 2024HANSARDLocal Transport FundingIn the Budget, the Government confirmed over £1 billion of funding to support bus services, an additional £200 million for eligible mayors, over £650 million for local transport…21 Nov 2024HANSARDRail ConnectivityI sincerely apologise to the right hon. Lady and will make sure she receives that letter today.21 Nov 2024HANSARDRail ConnectivityMy hon. Friend is a champion for her constituency. We confirmed significant investment in rail enhancements across the country in the Budget, but as we look to the second phase of…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am engaged with the Transport Minister in Scotland on exactly that issue.21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureThis Budget delivered £1 billion funding for local bus services and transformational capital investment in infrastructure projects, such as the trans-Pennine route upgrade, the…21 Nov 2024HANSARDAviation: Accessibility for Disabled PeopleMay I take this opportunity to pay my tribute to the former Deputy Prime Minister and my predecessor as Transport Secretary? A merchant navy steward who became Deputy Prime…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 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this important issue. I have received several representations about its impact on drivers who use the Dartford crossing. It is…21 Nov 2024HANSARDLocal Transport FundingI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his championing of his constituents’ ability to commute affordably and reliably. The Government provided Transport for London with £485 million…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureMy hon. Friend has consistently stood up for Crewe in the wake of the cancellation of HS2. Crewe was particularly badly hit by that announcement. I was pleased to meet with Mayors…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI am familiar with Lord Burns’s recommendations for new stations in south Wales to relieve congestion on the M4 motorway, and I am in discussions with my right hon. Friend the…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMoving fast and fixing things is a promise not a soundbite. Yesterday the landmark Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill completed its passage through this place and…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right that Northern rail services on that line are very poor. That is exactly what we are addressing through continued negotiation on rest-day working…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureThe former Prime Minister managed to ask two questions, because he asked his first behind the Chair earlier. I am more than happy to meet him to discuss the A66, which we are…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureThe hon. Lady is absolutely right, and we were pleased to overturn the previous Government’s cuts to Active Travel England, ensuring that it can help authorities such as Bath…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we look to settling Network Rail’s control period 7, of course that will be a major consideration in the next funding settlement.21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureAs the hon. Gentleman will be aware, the Minister has already asked National Highways to meet the hon. Gentleman and his colleagues to discuss those important issues. We will…21 Nov 2024