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HANSARDRestoration of Power SharingNegotiations with the Democratic Unionist party have been ongoing for quite some time, and they have not yet resulted in the restoration of the Executive. What does the Secretary…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthWe have limited time, so I need to make progress. The Government announced a plan so rushed and ill-thought through that it included an extension of Manchester’s tram link to the…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthThank you, Mr Davies. I am happy to answer the question from the hon. Member for Lichfield: the Government have blown such a huge hole in the HS2 project that, until we know what…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthNo, I will carry on because I am conscious of time. The hon. Member had plenty of time to speak earlier. We have launched an independent expert review of transport infrastructure,…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Great Western Main LineIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Gloucester (Richard Graham) for opening this important debate. As he said, the Great Western…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Great Western Main LineI am conscious of time, so I will carry on. A couple of months ago, I sat in on a focus group made up of young men living near Exeter who were being asked about their use of…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Great Western Main LineI will carry on, because I am conscious of time. As we know, coming in over budget and over time, and only partly delivered, has become the norm for rail infrastructure projects…09 Jan 2024HANSARDRail Manufacturing: AlstomThree years ago, the Government hailed the deal to manufacture HS2 trains in Britain as putting the country “firmly at the forefront of the high speed rail revolution”. Today, the…14 Dec 2023HANSARDAQUIND Interconnector ProjectPortsmouth people have waited far too long for the Government to decide against AQUIND. Will the co-owner’s donation of more than £1 million to the Tories—including £6,000 to the…28 Nov 2023HANSARDAQUIND Interconnector Project8. When she plans to make a decision on the application for development consent for the proposed AQUIND interconnector project.28 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023I thank the Minister for his response. However, it is still not clear why the SI is being pushed through without proper scrutiny. As we have heard said tonight, what’s the rush?…27 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023I thank my right hon. Friend for that scrutiny, and I agree with him. This is the challenge we face with this Government: they are not willing to listen or take on board our…27 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank the Minister for his explanation of the purpose and content of the legislation. Labour does not support the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate on His Majesty’s first King’s Speech. The Prime Minister was right to say in his response last week that the country needs change, but if…14 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.13 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Trussell Trust has reported a 68% increase in the number of emergency food parcels provided to Portsmouth people in just one year. Does the Secretary of State agree that more…13 Nov 2023HANSARDNetwork North and HS2 Phase 2: Comparative AssessmentIn June 2019, Ministers were reportedly told by the new chairman that HS2 was billions over budget and years behind schedule, yet as MPs in this House debated the Third Reading of…26 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Does the Minister agree that the delivery of fuel supplies into Gaza is essential to prevent further humanitarian catastrophe and to ensure that the delivery of aid achieves…24 Oct 2023HANSARDSudan: Peace and Democracy1. What steps he is taking to support peace and democracy in Sudan.24 Oct 2023HANSARDSudan: Peace and DemocracyLabour stands in solidarity with the people of Sudan, who want only peace, justice and democracy, and who reject the generals’ war. What are the Government doing to support…24 Oct 2023