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HANSARDRail Passenger Compensation9. Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of compensation for rail passengers in Cheltenham due to the impact of the Old Oak Common station development.09 Jan 2025HANSARD Public Finances: Borrowing CostsI hope not. Members will be conscious that I am being very careful with my wording. I wonder whether the Chief Secretary might wish to take advantage of parliamentary privilege to…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Member for West Worcestershire (Dame Harriett Baldwin) mentioned the subject of devolution. In Gloucestershire, we stand on the cusp of a democratic outrage: the county…09 Jan 2025HANSARDRail Passenger CompensationThe Secretary of State’s constituents will also be affected. Compensation comes in many forms. It may be in the form of better wi-fi on trains to improve the service for business…09 Jan 2025HANSARDOld Oak Common StationMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The impact on tourism is felt by all our constituencies in the west, many of which are tourism hotspots. The point about connectivity is…17 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsSeventy-five per cent of voters think that all new homes should come with solar panels on the roof as standard. Do the Government agree?17 Dec 2024HANSARDOld Oak Common StationI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of Old Oak Common station on rail services to the West and Wales. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr…17 Dec 2024HANSARDOld Oak Common StationI absolutely agree. Although joining up London with the north and the midlands is a laudable aim, there is a real risk that the west and south Wales could be left out. The amount…17 Dec 2024HANSARDOld Oak Common StationI can see why the hon. Member’s constituents in Devon would not be interested in going to London before going to the midlands. She makes a very good point. If those studies have…17 Dec 2024HANSARDOld Oak Common StationI absolutely do. My hon. Friend the Member for St Ives (Andrew George) made the point that, compared with HS2, the amount of money that needs to be invested for improvement in the…17 Dec 2024HANSARDOld Oak Common StationI am aware that I get another chance to speak shortly, but the reason I raised Network Rail’s blocking of that scheme is because of the way it has been done: by extending contract…17 Dec 2024HANSARDOld Oak Common StationThank you, Mr. Efford; I will speak for no longer than an hour. There is much to reflect on. I am grateful to all colleagues for turning up to this important debate, and to the…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Building HomesMy constituency of Cheltenham is already built up to its boundaries and is working with its neighbours on the joint local plans referenced by the Minister, in part to deal with a…12 Dec 2024HANSARDPlanning Committees: ReformI was never brave enough to serve on a planning committee during my 10 years as a local councillor—there are just not enough hours in the day. There are a range of views on this.…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsBusinesses report that cyber-attacks are increasing, as is the amount of time they have to wait to employ someone to deal with those cyber-attacks. What is the Department doing to…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Higher Education: Financial SustainabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate the hon. Member for Erewash (Adam Thompson) on securing this important debate. University funding is…05 Dec 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement ReformThe focus on public procurement will be welcomed by SMEs in the cyber-security sector in my constituency. CyNam has thousands of members, and when I talk to its SMEs they tell me…05 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Golden Valley development adjacent to GCHQ in Cheltenham will pay a vital role in our nation’s cyber-security. The recent confirmation of £20 million from the Government for…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Improving Public TransportI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important debate to the Chamber. In my constituency, GWR has been working with the borough and county councils on a new cycle link.…05 Dec 2024HANSARDMigration and Border SecurityWe need a firm but fair and compassionate approach on immigration, as I think everyone in the House would agree. Human rights non-governmental organisations have warned that…02 Dec 2024