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HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillToday is 4 July and there will be fireworks across the pond, but we want rocket boosters under our space industry. Most of Europe is landlocked—or I should say space-locked—which…04 Jul 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East (John Grady) for promoting this short but important Bill. I wanted to get further into Newcastle United’s Inter-Cities Fairs cup…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Gravesham: River CrossingsI recently met the chief executive of Thames Clippers, which I think owns the pier, and that model has been pursued in other parts of the country, so, again, it is worthy of…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Gravesham: River CrossingsNo, we cannot use those moneys in that way, but that does not stop us talking in the future with Department officials and the private sector about the river to see what is the art…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Gravesham: River CrossingsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gravesham (Dr Sullivan) for securing this important Adjournment debate on the impacts of river crossings on her Gravesham constituency. She…03 Jul 2025HANSARDNATS Technical Failure of August 2023: CAA ReportThe Civil Aviation Authority has today published a report on the progress made in relation to the 34 recommendations that were made in the independent review’s final report into…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTransportWe have also announced £185 million through safer roads funds to invest in the 99 most risky A roads, and we have made clear commitments on rail cost base and subsidy. [ Official…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTransportWe have also invested £185.8 million through the safer roads fund to improve 99 high-risk A roads, and we have made clear commitments on rail cost base and subsidy.30 Jun 2025HANSARDAviation SectorPublic service obligations are vital for connecting the UK economy, and I think we currently have three. I would be more than happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss the one…26 Jun 2025HANSARDAviation SectorMy hon. Friend is a champion for Glasgow airport, and as she knows, Scotland needs investment in transport and infrastructure of the kind we are now seeing across England and…26 Jun 2025HANSARDAviation SectorWe are unlocking growth through the power of aviation by progressing airport planning decisions and driving airspace modernisation, including through the new UK airspace design…26 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsEveryone should be able to travel with dignity and ease, which is why we launched the aviation accessibility task and finish group last year. I expect to be able to provide an…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportWe are giving back control of buses to local authorities—as difficult as it is in some circumstances. It is a £1 billion commitment. People in rural economies need to get about…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportI thought the former mayor was quite a talented individual and he was succeeded by another talented individual, who has had to make tough choices around funds that were committed…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Deputy Speaker. As you cannot speak from the Chair, may I say what a doughty champion you are for the reopening of Manston airport, in…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportUnder this Government, Active Travel England gets settlements that go forward. I have to say that I thought the former Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip—the former Prime…25 Jun 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Sir Christopher, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East for promoting this short but important Bill. He is…18 Jun 2025HANSARDHydrogen-powered AviationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. It was also a pleasure, as a young councillor, to serve under your leadership of Manchester city council in the…17 Jun 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillHow could I not agree with my hon. Friend. We are proud of our airports—I am proud of mine in my constituency—which provide jobs and services. As everybody has said, they have a…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI am always delighted to answer questions from the hon. Gentleman, who represents a place that I love dearly. I have responsibility for maritime travel, and we see Artemis…11 Jun 2025