Iau, 16 Mai 2024
Before we begin today’s proceedings, I would like to make a short statement. On Monday night, the House agreed a new policy based on a report of the House of Commons Commission setting out...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to help improve the reliability of rail services for passengers.
Whether his Department provides grants for the provision of training for D1 licences.
If he will fund exploratory rail studies on passenger numbers through the local transport fund.
What steps he is taking to improve transport connectivity for towns and cities in the north-west.
What recent progress he has made on the East West Rail project.
What steps he is taking to support bus manufacturing.
What steps he is taking to support local bus services.
If he will have discussions with (a) Airbus and (b) Boeing on air safety.
What recent discussions he has had with helicopter search and rescue operators on the adequacy of response times.
What funding his Department is providing for road resurfacing.
What recent discussions he has had with Network Rail on the timeline for introducing bi-mode trains on the midland main line.
What recent discussions he has had with Transport for London on the refurbishment of Gallows Corner flyover.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to prevent the use of fire and rehire practices in the transport industry.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Before we move on, I wish to make a short statement about the Speaker’s chaplain, the venerable Patricia Hillas. This morning, Downing Street announced that His Majesty the King has...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary if he will make a statement on the Government’s response to atrocity risks in El Fasher, Sudan.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement to the House setting out the Government’s proposals for updating the 2019 statutory guidance on relationships, sex and...
[Relevant document: Oral evidence taken before the Work and Pensions Committee on 7 May 2024, on PHSO report on women’s state pension age, HC 740.]
I rise to present a petition on behalf of those in my constituency who have been affected by the contaminated blood scandal, including my constituent Neil Brown, who has sadly died while waiting...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Scott Mann.)
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And sometimes to shout at each other.
