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HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsI was hoping that the hon. Gentleman was going to talk up his own ports and the extra business that will become available once we have left Europe, considering how excited ports…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 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that my hon. Friend has been a great champion of his constituency and has been liaising closely with HS2 Ltd. The infrastructure maintenance base that is proposed near…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 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 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 QuestionsI know the right hon. Lady will use every opportunity to campaign, even through petitioning, to ensure that the voices of her constituents are heard. HS2 is committed to ensuring…13 Jun 2019HANSARDHigh Speed 2I have today published a Government consultation on 11 proposed refinements to the route of HS2 phase 2b, the section of HS2 running from Birmingham to Leeds via the east…06 Jun 2019HANSARD Excessive Speeding and Driving BansIt is good to see you in your place, Madam Deputy Speaker, for this final debate before the recess, which is a good omen for when we return. I thank the hon. Member for Clwyd…23 May 2019HANSARD Excessive Speeding and Driving BansThe hon. Lady, true to form, shares the praise with all those who have worked behind the scenes, which has been noted. The hon. Lady was probably expecting my hon. Friend the…23 May 2019HANSARDDraft International Road Passenger Transport (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank the hon. Lady for her consideration of the regulations. I will turn to some of the points raised in the debate. If I fail to address all of them, I hope she will allow me…14 May 2019HANSARDDraft International Road Passenger Transport (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft International Road Passenger Transport (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It is an honour to…14 May 2019HANSARD High Speed 2: Hollins Green, Culcheth and CroftIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Warrington North (Helen Jones) on securing this important debate on the effect…08 May 2019HANSARD High Speed 2: Hollins Green, Culcheth and CroftLet me just go through the quote. I have many more—too many for this debate—but this one is important, because it mentions the benefits in the north. Andy Burnham and Steve…08 May 2019HANSARD High Speed 2: Hollins Green, Culcheth and CroftThe hon. Lady raises some important points. I note that she does not actually criticise HS2 but expresses a desire for a station. Unfortunately, if I provided a station to…08 May 2019HANSARD High Speed 2: Hollins Green, Culcheth and CroftIt is not about being close; it is about the importance of the project for our whole country and for the north in particular. Judith Blake said HS2 is “the opportunity to…08 May 2019HANSARDRailways (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Railways (Safety Management) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Rail Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019We have to adopt the EU regulations that are in place now. Given that we have such a high record, there is no doubt that our experiences are shared with Europe. Throughout the…07 May 2019HANSARDRailways (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Railways (Safety Management) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Rail Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank the Committee for its consideration of the regulations, which will ensure that rail operations in the UK can continue as they do now, providing certainty, clarity and…07 May 2019HANSARDRailways (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Railways (Safety Management) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Rail Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Buck. I know that there is some confusion about why the superb Rail Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Harrogate and…07 May 2019