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HANSARDDraft Goods Vehicles (Testing, Drivers’ Hours and Tachographs etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2026To pick up on the point from the Liberal Democrat spokesman, the hon. Member for Didcot and Wantage, the Government are absolutely committed to greater road safety. I am glad to…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Diesel Vehicles: Defeat DevicesHow could I refuse? Of course I will meet my hon. Friend. Publishing incomplete or provisional findings would risk misleading consumers and compromising the quality of the…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Diesel Vehicles: Defeat DevicesIt is a pleasure to see you, Ms Lewell—my favourite sand dancer—chairing the debate this morning. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing Central and Acton (Dr Huq) on…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Transport: Planning DevelopmentsIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, as always, Sir Desmond. I thank the hon. Member for Harpenden and Berkhamsted (Victoria Collins) for securing this debate and thank…24 Feb 2026HANSARDUK Bus ManufacturingIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Falkirk (Euan Stainbank) and the hon. and learned Member for North Antrim (Jim…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesMy hon. Friend jumps ahead of my next comment. The Department is providing all local transport authorities with a multi-year consolidated funding settlement, delivering on our…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesMayor Andy Street failed to deliver a fully developed design for Aldridge station. When we promise to deliver something here, we will do it with a sound business case. […22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesMy hon. Friend is right to recognise the historic levels of funding going into local areas, which are almost doubling by the end of this Parliament. We increased funding this year…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesI will finish my point. Mayor Richard Parker is delivering on local priorities and taking forward schemes that are good value for taxpayers and will deliver real improvements.…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesI have a lot to get through, and I would really like to respond to the right hon. Member’s points in due course. Exciting progress is already visible because this Government is…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Furniss. I thank the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton) for securing this important debate, and for her…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesI am going to make progress. This Government are backing Wales, the midlands and all our regions with long-term investment, local autonomy and an integrated approach across buses,…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesI am going to stay consistent. Members have made a lot of points, and I would like to respond to them. I have a lot to cover. In July 2025, the Chancellor committed to progressing…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Stations: AccessibilityThe Minister of State for Transport, my noble Friend Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, has made the following ministerial statement. This Government are committed to improving the…15 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesHappy new year, Mr Speaker. You wait for one bus question, and seven arrive at the same time! We are transforming local bus services through our Bus Services Act 2025, which…08 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Transport Authority Funding Settlements: BusesAccess to opportunity, including education, is of course a top priority for this Government. Our Bus Services Act 2025 and the multi-year funding allocations, including over £30…08 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesI thank my hon. Friend for his tireless work in campaigning for better bus services and funding for his constituents. I was delighted to confirm the over £3 billion of funding…08 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Transport Authority Funding Settlements: BusesThe Government published the long-term, multi-year allocations for local transport authorities under the local authority bus grant in December last year, giving local authorities…08 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesI am concerned to hear that. Disabled passengers much be able to use the buses as easily as non-disabled passengers, and from October, most local bus services must provide…08 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesThe Tees Valley Mayor has all the powers and funding from the Labour Government to fix the buses, so it is disappointing, if not surprising, that he is choosing not to do so. In…08 Jan 2026