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HANSARD Road Safety: West MidlandsI obviously urge all local authorities to do everything possible in their power to improve road safety, and I hope that they will consider very carefully their actions in this…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Road Safety: West MidlandsI will leave it to the local transport authority to make those kinds of calls, but I urge it to make sure that the safety of children is of paramount importance when making those…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksI will not—I have to make progress. The majority of local transport funding is allocated by formula to give a fair share of funding for all areas. For example, our formulas take…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksI have a lot to get through, so I am going to push on. The multi-year settlements will give areas the certainty they need to plan ahead, so that they are more flexible and local…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksI am sure that the right hon. Lady is quite capable of representing her constituents directly with the Mayor of the West Midlands, and I gently remind her that she was Transport…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) on securing the debate, and thank all…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksI am afraid my Roman toga is at the dry cleaners, but I would like to take up my hon. Friend’s offer at some point soon. The hon. Member for Dewsbury and Batley (Iqbal Mohamed)…03 Jun 2026HANSARDAutomated Passenger Services Permitting SchemeThis statement provides an update on the Government’s work to enable the automated passenger services permitting scheme from this spring, a key step in implementing the Automated…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agencyindicated assent .23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyI will address that point in a moment. Enforcement at the roadside is a matter for the police. Supported by the DVLA, enforcement officers are working closely with trading…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyI am grateful for the opportunity to respond to this debate on the reform of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. I appreciate the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Hammersmith BridgeI have felt strangely popular all of a sudden, since last week’s announcement opening the fund to applications from councils across England, which can apply for funding to repair…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Hammersmith BridgeIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson) on securing the debate. I also thank the hon.…21 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs…20 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. We are proud to be able to contribute towards diversifying the occupation of train driver and giving more people access to becoming…20 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026I thank the Conservative and Liberal Democrat spokespersons for their contributions. The right hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay is quite right to mention those stats on the…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Dualling of the A21As I said, there are no current plans considering dualling, but National Highways routinely considers the performance of the strategic road network as part of its route strategies…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Dualling of the A21This is not to say that dualling will never happen, and it is entirely right for the hon. Member and other hon. Members to continue to advocate and build the case for such major…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Dualling of the A21I am grateful to the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Dr Mullan) for securing this important debate and for his continued advocacy alongside the work of the A21 reference group…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDriving Test Waiting TimesThis Government will continue to do all we can to drive down the waiting times, and of course, we will always keep the affordability of driving tests under review.26 Mar 2026