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HANSARDNational Highways Maintenance and the A5036As I say, I will take that back and discuss that further with the Minister for Future of Roads. I agree that maintenance of the strategic road network is of the utmost importance.…16 Oct 2024HANSARDCost of Rail FaresI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. If she would like to follow up with me in writing so that she can finish the rest of her point, I would be more than happy to pass it…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCost of Rail FaresWe know that across the country people rely on trains to get to work, get to school, and see their loved ones. That is why we are relentlessly focused on securing improved…10 Oct 2024HANSARDChiltern Railways: CapacityOfficials will continue to work with Children Railways to support the delivery of its fleet renewal programme to improve passenger experience and drive sustainable growth across…10 Oct 2024HANSARDChiltern Railways: CapacityChiltern’s business case assesses both like-for-like and enhanced capacity rolling stock options. Like-for-like offers similar capacity to the current fleet but more modern trains…10 Oct 2024HANSARDTrams: Leeds and West YorkshireThe Secretary of State has met the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, to discuss the vital role that mass transit can play in delivering sustainable economic growth and…10 Oct 2024HANSARDTrams: Leeds and West YorkshireWest Yorkshire combined authority has been allocated £200 million of Government funding for 2022 to 2027 to develop a new mass transit system, including £160 million from the city…10 Oct 2024HANSARDTrams: Leeds and West YorkshireI will bear the hon. Member’s contribution in mind and share it with colleagues in the West Yorkshire combined authority.10 Oct 2024HANSARDTrams: Leeds and West YorkshireLet me remind the hon. Gentleman that the Conservatives were in government for 14 long years. Now, the hon. Gentleman has the temerity to stand there and ask why we are not…10 Oct 2024HANSARDWalking and CyclingThis Government recognise the huge benefits of walking and cycling. They support our economic growth, health and net zero missions by helping to revitalise high streets, improve…10 Oct 2024HANSARDPublicly-controlled Bus Services: Ringfenced FundingI agree with my hon. Friend. I reassure him that we are committed to delivering better bus services and that we will always put passengers first. Our forthcoming bus Bill is a…10 Oct 2024HANSARDWalking and CyclingWe believe that micro-mobility has a vital role to play in an integrated transport system. We are looking very carefully at the e-scooter trial areas across the country, and will…10 Oct 2024HANSARDWalking and CyclingI would be delighted to arrange that meeting.10 Oct 2024HANSARDCity Regions: ConnectivityUp again! The Government are making a five-year, £5.7 billion investment to improve the transport networks of eight city regions between 2022-23 to 2026-27 through the city region…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCity Regions: ConnectivityI am proudly wearing my Bee Network badge this morning, having visited Greater Manchester to meet the operators of the Bee Network and Mayor Andy Burnham; that is trailblazing…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCity Regions: ConnectivityThe Government are reviewing a number of infrastructure projects in the light of the terrible financial situation that we find ourselves in, following the terrible damage…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCity Regions: ConnectivityThe Government remain committed to supporting London and the transport network on which it depends. We are working with the Mayor of London on funding plans for transport in the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDActive Travel: Sustrans ModellingSo many questions! As the executive agency responsible for walking, wheeling and cycling, Active Travel England is investigating how to improve the modelling and forecasting of…10 Oct 2024HANSARDActive Travel: Sustrans ModellingI recognise the problems with the scheme, and I will work closely with Treasury colleagues on this matter. I was delighted to attend the launch of the Sustrans report in the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDWalking and CyclingI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. I will refer this matter to the Minister with responsibility for rail, and will write to the hon. Gentleman with further information.10 Oct 2024