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HANSARDLegalisation of e-ScootersThe hon. Member is absolutely correct. The 30 e-scooter trials have been hugely successful across England and will inform how we legislate, but let me assure her, and thank her…30 Jun 2022HANSARDRural Bus ServicesI have written to the hon. Lady with specific information. At the October 2021 spending review, the Department announced £1.1 billion of dedicated funding for BSIPs, which is part…30 Jun 2022HANSARDRockets and SatellitesI have seen for myself the beauty of Cornwall and the ingenuity at Spaceport Cornwall’s integration facility. It is thanks to the championing of my hon. Friend, and that of my…30 Jun 2022HANSARDActive TravelWe are investing £2 billion in active travel over this Parliament to encourage more people to walk and cycle for short journeys.30 Jun 2022HANSARD Hammersmith Bridge: Restoration FundingI reject the characterisation of my Department as not taking this seriously. The hon. Gentleman will know that when one is potentially spending more than £100 million on a new…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Hammersmith Bridge: Restoration FundingI congratulate the hon. Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson) on championing Hammersmith bridge once again, and on securing the debate. I also note the contributions by the hon.…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Hammersmith Bridge: Restoration FundingI will now set out exactly what is happening. Much good progress is being made. Following the complete closure of the bridge in 2020, the Department for Transport provided £4…28 Jun 2022HANSARDActive Travel EnglandI am pleased to announce further progress on standing up Active Travel England, the new Executive agency which will help deliver this Government’s £2 billion commitment to active…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Hammersmith Bridge: Restoration FundingSorry; unfortunately, I cannot give way due to time. All three parties will work together over the coming months to ensure that an HM Treasury Green Book-compliant business case…28 Jun 2022HANSARDHGV Levy Reform ConsultationMy noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Baroness Vere of Norbiton) has made the following ministerial statement. Today the Government are…20 Jun 2022HANSARDFuture of Freight PlanAs a proud, free-trading nation, moving goods domestically and abroad has always been the backbone of the United Kingdom’s economy. Throughout the pandemic and in our work to…15 Jun 2022HANSARDDriving Licences and Dangerous DriversThe hon. Member makes a valid point. Most importantly, I can confirm that I will let her know about the timescales, the call for evidence and the conclusion date. I will also…14 Jun 2022HANSARDDriving Licences and Dangerous DriversIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles, in what is a very difficult debate—we need to be honest about that—but one that does need to be had. While the hon.…14 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) Order 2022I really welcome the shadow Minister’s collaboration and the positive way in which she has set out her willingness not to oppose the statutory instrument. The vast majority of UK…14 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) Order 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) Order 2022. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr…14 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022I thank hon. Members for their contributions. As I set out in my opening speech, the regulations will correct an error in the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment)…13 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022. It is a great pleasure to serve under your…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Great British Railways Headquarters: Stockton BidWell, if there is ever a pub quiz on the subject of Stockton, I feel very equipped to take part after that. I am sure Stockton can look forward to an extremely vibrant visitor…07 Jun 2022HANSARDLocal TransportMy hon. Friend is a doughty champion, and he has set out exactly what our national bus strategy wants to achieve. I am thrilled at the ambition that I am hearing from across the…19 May 2022HANSARD TransportThe generation of electricity is a matter for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with which I work closely on exactly that point. The Prime Minister has…19 May 2022