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HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) BillI am today publishing the statement of reasons Command Paper for the High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill. The Command Paper is titled the ‘‘Government overview of the…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Port Agents: Medical Duty of CareThat would be absolutely fit and proper. I accept it, and we will do what we can as soon as we can. We have heard this afternoon of the tragic and preventable death of Gordon…20 Jun 2019HANSARD Port Agents: Medical Duty of CareAbsolutely. The fact this has been raised on the Floor of the House will be reflected by all Government agencies, and I do not doubt for a moment that this message will reach…20 Jun 2019HANSARD Port Agents: Medical Duty of CareI must start by passing on my deepest condolences to my hon. Friend the Member for Elmet and Rothwell (Alec Shelbrooke) and his family on the tragic death of Gordon Hoyland…20 Jun 2019HANSARDTransportThere is a £300 million step-free access programme. I do not recognise the hon. Gentleman’s complaint, because 73 further stations were identified across Great Britain , including…17 Jun 2019HANSARDTransportThere is a £300 million step-free access programme. I do not recognise the hon. Gentleman’s complaint, because 73 further stations were identified in Scotland to get step-free…17 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my right hon. Friend will know, decisions on bus routes are down to the Mayor of London. I think he needs to focus on delivering for Londoners and not just faffing around…13 Jun 2019HANSARDPublic Transport: Disabled PeopleIn July 2018, my Department published the inclusive transport strategy. Our ambition is to create a transport system that provides equal access for disabled people by 2030, and to…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsThe UK port sector is resilient and flexible, and is well placed to adapt successfully in preparation for Brexit. My Department continues to work with the border delivery group to…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsI am afraid that the hon. Lady needs to look again at the notes that have been placed in her hand, because she has contradicted herself in that statement. It is absolutely right…13 Jun 2019HANSARDPublic Transport: Disabled PeopleAbsolutely. And that should not be the case. We have put together a really good inclusive transport strategy that sets out how passengers can be treated appropriately in all…13 Jun 2019HANSARDPublic Transport: Disabled PeopleAudiovisual is incredibly important, and they should be delivered by 2020. We want to make sure that our buses are accessible, convenient and as cheap as they can be, and this new…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am just as eager as the hon. Gentleman to legislate in this area, considering the amount of work done by the task and finish group. Our commitment is to make sure that standards…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsOur plans amounted to just 1% of the no-deal planning, and it was the right thing to do for the Government to prepare for all eventualities. We were responsible in putting…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsI do not know what to say—the hon. Gentleman is disappointed that the Secretary of State is not at the Dispatch Box, but this is my portfolio and I am pleased to be responding to…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is a £300 million step-free access programme. I do not recognise the hon. Gentleman’s complaint, because 73 further stations were identified in Scotland to get step-free…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBus Services: EnglandThe Bus Services Act 2017 provides the tools that local authorities need, such as enhanced partnerships and franchising, to improve local bus services. We are working with…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBus Services: EnglandUnfortunately, the hon. Gentleman is painting an unrealistic picture. Up and down the country, there are varying numbers of bus passengers. In Bristol, bus passenger numbers are…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTaxi ServicesI can see that the hon. Gentleman is as keen as I am to legislate in this area. We responded to say that we would be looking at national minimum standards, national enforcement…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTaxi ServicesI never want to lose out to the Mayor of London, so I hope that that is not the case. Greener taxis are on the agenda. Not only has the hon. Gentleman been incredibly supportive…13 Jun 2019