Thursday, 3 December 2020
Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Order, 4 June). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Secretary of State was asked—
Whether he plans to allow publicly owned rail operators to bid for future rail contracts under the proposed concession model.
What recent assessment his Department has made of the implications for his policies of (a) opportunities and (b) requirements for transport decarbonisation to achieve the Government’s net...
What steps his Department is taking to help the maritime industry to decarbonise.
What steps his Department is taking to improve rail connections in the north of England.
What steps his Department is taking to close level crossings that have a high risk of accidents.
What steps his Department is taking to support walking and cycling schemes.
What steps his Department is taking to (a) support people to switch to and (b) install the necessary infrastructure for electric vehicles by 2030.
What support his Department is providing to hauliers in preparation for the end of the transition period.
What steps he has taken to support the aviation sector to maintain employment levels during the covid-19 pandemic.
What steps his Department is taking to introduce covid-19 testing for air passengers.
What steps his Department is taking to improve access at railway stations for disabled people.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of UK maritime freight capacity during the covid-19 outbreak.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.
What steps his Department is taking to promote the use of hydrogen fuel in transport.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of pay for rail workers.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement regarding testing and examinations in schools and colleges next year. The pandemic continues to cause disruption throughout our...
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I rise to present a petition regarding cuts to the aid budget. I am sure, Mr Deputy Speaker, that you are an avid reader of The National newspaper and that you will have read the piece today by...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Leo Docherty.)
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