Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Labour (Co-op)MP for Wakefield and Rothwell
“We are empowering local leaders with unprecedented powers and funding to deliver the transport improvements that will best connect their communities. We have allocated £1 billion of local transport funding to the Liverpool city region, and …”
“Madam Deputy Speaker, it's a pleasure to be here once again with you in the chair to answer tonight's adjournment debate. I congratulate my honourable Friend the member for North Northumberland for securing this debate and on the determined…”
“I wish to provide the House with an update on the implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (the “AV Act”).…”
“I would like to provide the House with a further update on the progress the Government has made in implementing the Automated Vehicles (AVs) Act 2024.…”
“Following the UK bus manufacturing expert panel meeting in March, my officials and I continue to engage with our counterparts across Government—including my right honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and his team,…”
“I congratulate the honourable Member for Stratford-on-Avon (Manuela Perteghella) on securing this important debate and I thank all honourable Members for their important contributions. I thank her for the clear and thoughtful way in which s…”
“This 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 Vehicles Act 2024 and supporting economic growth through the …”
“indicated assent .…”
“I am grateful to the honourable 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 on what I know is an important issue for the communiti…”
“I know that driving test waiting times remain too high, but there are signs that we are starting to turn the corner thanks to the action that we have taken since coming into government. We are increasing examiner capacity, improving booking…”
“My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill) has made the following Ministerial Statement…”
“Happy 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 empowers local authorities to deliver better services in a way tha…”
“Today, the Government is confirming that it intends to legislate to mandate that vehicles placed on the market in Great Britain must hold dual GB and EU type approval and marking, enabling their sale in both Great Britain and Northern Irela…”
“I wish to inform the House about a technical anomaly that has impacted how some variable speed cameras interact with signs on a limited number of A-roads and motorways for a number of years. I would like to apologise to all who have been af…”
“I wish to provide the House with an update on further steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024 and kickstart economic growth. Self-driving vehicles have the potential to increase opportunities and bre…”
“I begin by congratulating the honourable Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) on securing this debate on the M6 Lune gorge project and his passionate advocacy on behalf of his constituents. Our strategic road network is one of t…”
“The A59 Kex Gill bypass scheme has been subject to delays and increased costs because of design changes, poor ground conditions and further landslips on the A59. The scheme is overseen by the Conservative-run North Yorkshire council, which …”
“It is a privilege to respond to this important debate on accessibility at Northwich station. It is an issue that clearly has a massive impact on the Northwich community and the local travelling public, regardless of their mobility, age or t…”
“I begin by congratulating my honourable Friend the Member for Burton and Uttoxeter (Jacob Collier) on securing this debate and for speaking so passionately about transport in his constituency and the implications for the wider region. I am …”
“I welcome today’s debate on regional transport inequality, and I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson) for securing this time. I have 10 minutes to address the many excellent contributions made this afte…”
“This Government’s landmark Bus Services (No. 2) Bill will deliver a step change in local bus services around the country, putting power over buses back in the hands of local leaders and enabling the delivery of more reliable, safe and inclu…”
“I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.…”
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—I have made a note of that particular station and will be speaking to the Rail Minister about it as a priority, as I am sure Members will understand. I begin by congratulating my honourable Friend the Member …”
“Today I am informing the House of my decision to lift the safeguarding direction for the Thames Gateway Bridge. This reflects the Government’s commitment to ensuring our transport and infrastructure supports housing delivery and drives grow…”
“I congratulate the honourable Member for Chester South and Eddisbury (Aphra Brandreth) on securing this debate on the condition of roads in Cheshire, and on her admirable efforts to highlight her constituents’ concerns. I also thank all hon…”
“I congratulate the honourable Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough (Tom Gordon) on securing the debate and providing the opportunity to discuss disabled bus passes, and I thank other Members for their contributions. I appreciate the conce…”
“The Government are kick-starting a revolution in bus services across the country, delivering the right services in the right places at the right fare levels to serve local communities. Our Bus Services (No. 2) Bill will overhaul bus service…”
“I thank all Members for their participation in today’s lively debate, spanning across the House. I do not intend to take interventions due to time, and out of courtesy to Members who have spoken already, I intend to respond as best as I can…”
“I congratulate my honourable Friend the Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) on securing the debate and providing the opportunity to discuss Stockport railway station. I thank the honourable Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart) and my honou…”
“Subject to final industry planning, East Midlands Railway plans to introduce an all-day direct Nottingham-Cleethorpes service in December, improving connections at Lincoln for journeys to London. The Rail Minister has been looking closely i…”
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