Iau, 10 Hydref 2024
The Secretary of State was asked—
If she will take steps to help expedite the approval of additional trains to increase capacity on Chiltern Railways.
What steps she is taking to help mitigate disruption to rail passengers travelling to the south-west when construction of Old Oak Common station begins.
What steps she is taking to improve road safety.
If she will meet stakeholders in the midlands to discuss plans to build the midlands rail hub.
What steps she is taking to support proposals for a tram system in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
What steps she is taking to reduce driving test waiting times.
What discussions she has had with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on maritime safety breaches which occur outside UK territorial waters but within the exclusive economic zone.
What recent progress has been made on the electrification of the midland main line.
If she will meet authorities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to discuss transport needs in those areas.
What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.
What steps she is taking to promote walking and cycling.
What steps her Department is taking to improve transport connectivity within city regions.
If she will have discussions with Sustrans on the potential role of its tool for modelling and forecasting cycling levels in the promotion of active travel.
What steps she is taking to ensure the resilience of regional airports.
Whether she has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing capital investment in transport.
If she will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ensure the provision of ringfenced funding for local authorities to deliver publicly-controlled bus services.
What steps her Department is taking to improve transport links in rural areas.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State if she will make a statement on freedom of speech in universities.
Will the Leader of the House update the House on the forthcoming business?
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, supported by the Prime Minister, Secretary Angela Rayner, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Pat McFadden,...
I beg to move, That this House has considered sport and the performance of Team GB and ParalympicsGB in 2024. This Government could not be prouder of the performance of our Olympians and...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Christian Wakeford.)
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