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HANSARDTopical QuestionsStockton-on-Tees Borough Council receives almost £89,000 of bus service operators grant to support local bus services, and £75.5 million from the Government’s transforming cities…14 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am well aware that my right hon. Friend has been a doughty and particularly inquisitive Member of Parliament on behalf of her constituents on HS2. She knows that there is a set…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsThat is such a ridiculous statement to make. It is just inaccurate. There are complaints when due diligence is not done and complaints when due diligence is done. When funding is…14 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Lady makes a valid point. So often, we lament that parliamentarians do not deliver long-term projects and that we do not invest in our country or our skills base,…14 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises the important point that transport is not just about a single journey but is also about social mobility. I am proud that this Department supports our economy…14 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsI am not quite sure what show we are on, but this is Transport questions and the hon. Gentleman attacking an individual because he has nothing left to say is absolutely…14 Feb 2019HANSARDTaxi and Private Hire Vehicle LicensingI am today announcing to the House the launching of a consultation on statutory guidance to be issued to taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing authorities and that the…12 Feb 2019HANSARDSecond Additional Provision to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) BillI would like to inform the House about the introduction of a second additional provision to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill, which is currently before a Select…12 Feb 2019HANSARDHS2 Construction Partner: Southern StationsI would like to update the House on the progress of High Speed 2. As part of this Government’s industrial strategy we are investing in High Speed 2, a transformational…06 Feb 2019HANSARDLighthouses: Light Dues 2019-2020A strong and growing maritime industry is vital to the economy of the United Kingdom and it is critical that we treasure and protect this vital artery if we are to remain a…04 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Maritime Transport Access to Trade and Cabotage (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question. We are not only blessed with the International Maritime Organisation, across the water, but the maritime sector is a global sector…29 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Maritime Transport Access to Trade and Cabotage (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am grateful to the hon. Members for Kingston upon Hull East and for West Dunbartonshire for their contributions, which underline the importance of the maritime sector to the…29 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Maritime Transport Access to Trade and Cabotage (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Maritime Transport Access to Trade and Cabotage (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It is a pleasure to serve under…29 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Maritime Transport Access to Trade and Cabotage (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019What is incredible is that the RMT did not update the hon. Gentleman to say that we did indeed speak to it recently. The union made it very clear that this piece of legislation…29 Jan 2019HANSARDMaritime StrategyI am today announcing the publication of “Maritime 2050: Navigating the Future”, the Government’s landmark strategy setting out our vision and ambitions for the future of the…24 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank hon. Members for giving their time and consideration so early this morning. The regulations will ensure that we continue to combat environmental pollution and enforce…23 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. It…23 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryI do not think I described it as a barrier but a challenge. We must understand needs and impacts on consumers, which is why we should not rush, but ensure that what we do has a…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryAn interpretation of how a Government may respond and a promise are two very different things. The Department is working closely with the sector and will do what it can to support…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryThe hon. Gentleman spoke passionately about the Ensus plant in Wilton in his constituency. I cannot make that commitment here and now, but a meeting is due to take place—it is in…16 Jan 2019