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HANSARDAutomated Vehicles: Consultation on Draft Statement of Safety PrinciplesI would like to provide the House with a further update on the progress the Government have made in implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. Today the Government are…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Road Maintenance Funding: NottinghamshireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) for securing this important debate. He spoke…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are indeed going further to tackle this issue: since 31 March drivers have been limited to two changes of their driving test, since 12 May only learners have been able to amend…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my right hon. Friend mentioned, I have seen at first hand the impact that the bridge’s closure is having on the local community. We announced a structures fund to support…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTransport Services: Epping ForestLondon’s Labour mayor is using part of the £2.2 billion settlement provided by the Government in the spending review to make Central line upgrades and refurbishments that will…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRoad Investment Strategy 3: Reducing DangerMotorways are already among the safest roads in the country. The number of KSIs on motorways in 2024 represented 3% of the total for England, despite motorways carrying over a…11 Jun 2026HANSARDBuses: Tariff HarmonisationOn the UK bus manufacturing expert panel, we have managed to strike an agreement with all mayoral combined authorities to insist on at least 10% social value in their contracts,…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRoad Investment Strategy 3: Reducing DangerSafety is at the heart of the third road investment strategy, which includes a new national programme to deliver targeted safety improvements on higher-risk roads. It also sets…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are doing a number of pilots to demonstrate the potential effectiveness of bus franchising in rural areas. That is on top of ensuring that, for the first time, rurality is…11 Jun 2026HANSARDBus ServicesThis Government passed the Bus Services Act 2025 to give local leaders greater control over their bus services, and we are supporting local transport authorities with over £3…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is continuing driving examiner recruitment, with 1,577 full-time driving examiners in May 2026—an increase of 147 compared with May 2025,…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI, too, want to see more cycling in London, and in towns and cities across the UK. Dockless cycles are one way to support that aim. We want to empower local leaders to shape…11 Jun 2026HANSARDBus ServicesWe recognise how important affordable bus fares are, which is why we have extended the £3 bus fare cap in England until March 2027. We are evaluating the impact of the scheme,…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted to meet the hon. Lady.11 Jun 2026HANSARDTransport Services: Epping ForestThe Government are investing over £2 billion in London’s transport network, which is the largest Government investment in London’s existing transport network for over a decade.…11 Jun 2026HANSARDBuses: Tariff HarmonisationFollowing the UK bus manufacturing expert panel meeting in March, my officials and I continue to engage with our counterparts across Government—including my right hon. Friend the…11 Jun 2026HANSARDBuses: Tariff HarmonisationI regularly raise issues affecting the bus sector with the Department for Business and Trade and will continue to do so. I will raise the specific point my hon. Friend makes with…11 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026We have said, very clearly, that if this results in a shortfall, we will top it up through the new burdens assessment. This is about good governance. The previous Government said…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to serve with you in…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026At this time, the Government have no plans to introduce further clean air zones to additional cities. Our focus is to work with local authorities to support them in meeting their…10 Jun 2026