Thursday, 22 November 2018
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to increase the (a) reliability and (b) number of train services in the north.
What steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendations of the independent review of South Western Railway and National Rail.
What lessons his Department has learnt from recent train timetable changes.
What steps the Government are taking to improve the condition of local roads.
What steps his Department is taking to encourage more girls and people from ethnic backgrounds to pursue a career in engineering.
What recent discussions his Department has had with Southeastern on (a) timetabling and (b) performance standards.
What decisions on railway investment he plans to make as a result of the recent east coast main line route study.
What recent steps he has taken to encourage cycling and walking.
What steps he is taking to make air travel more accessible for disabled people.
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the number of bus journeys.
What criteria his Department uses to assess train operating company requests for derogations from franchise obligations.
What recent steps his Department has taken to improve road safety on the A19.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of creating free ports in the UK.
What steps he is taking to improve the strategic road network.
What steps his Department is taking to help the aviation sector prepare for the UK leaving the EU.
What recent discussions he has had with the Mayor of London on progress on delivering Crossrail.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House please set out the forthcoming business?
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Amanda Milling.)
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