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HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryThe hon. Gentleman once again champions the employers in his constituency very well. As I said, I do not believe that the time it has taken to ensure we make the right decision on…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryIndeed; that is why the consultation took place. As the hon. Gentleman knows, he can take up those issues further with the Minister of State, which is why we need to ensure that…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryThat meeting is in place with the Teesside massive, as I am referencing them now. I completely understand the frustration about not having a date, but we need to make sure that we…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryThat is an interesting way of responding to how the business environment is dealing with global issues beyond what the Government may or may not have intended to do, so I do not…16 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 IndustryThe Teesside massive, as I will call them, have no doubt put this issue back firmly on the Minister’s agenda, although no doubt it was already there. We always want to ensure that…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryWhen Government make rash decisions that are not fully thought through, when a sector is involved, that further undermines trust in Government. That is why it is our…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryThe Government will be looking at all issues to ensure that, if a roll-out is suggested, it is an option favourable to those pulling into petrol stations. That is why it is…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryIndeed, and I apologise if I have given any other interpretation. Without wanting to give a promise, we see this sector as very important to what we are trying to achieve.16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes, and I must get it out into the open that I am not the Minister responsible for roads, and neither have I been promoted…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryThe hon. Gentleman is trying to tease out a statement from me, when he knows that he has to wait for the consultation to get the response that he wants. I thank him for his tricky…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 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 2019HANSARDDraft Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018I am grateful to the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull East for his contribution to the debate, which shows that the Committee appreciates the importance of measures on…15 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018. It is a…15 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI believe that the hon. Lady is talking about the underground, which is the responsibility of the Mayor. Transport in London is devolved to the Mayor and delivered by Transport…10 Jan 2019HANSARDAccess for AllI cannot provide that assurance right here and now. We had 300 nominations and the decisions will be made in April. If the station was nominated—I do not have the list in front of…10 Jan 2019HANSARDAccess for AllWe have £300 million available at the moment and we have received 300 nominations. All the issues that the right hon. Gentleman has raised will be taken into account. It is…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCommunity TransportI am a little confused by the hon. Gentleman’s statement, because the Government are yet to put out our response. We are working with the charities sector, including with the…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCommunity TransportI no doubt do not need to point out to the hon. Gentleman that I am a she, not a he, but no matter. We are very supportive of community transport operators, which was why the…10 Jan 2019