Thursday, 2 March 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to help ensure the continuity of bus services.
What recent progress he has made on the implementation of the zero emission mandate for electric vehicles.
What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) transport sector bodies and (c) trade unions on the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.
What recent assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential (a) health and (b) economic impact of noise pollution on communities below aircraft flightpaths.
What steps he is taking to help improve road conditions.
What recent assessment he has made of whether railways require modernisation.
How much funding his Department plans to provide for railways in (a) Wales and (b) England during the remaining HS2 construction period.
What steps the Government are taking to prevent fraud associated with HS2; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the performance of Southeastern Railway since its timetable change on 11 December 2022.
What recent assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the future viability of rolling stock manufacturing in the north-east.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?
[Relevant document: e-petition 300705, Revoke the right of registered sex offenders to change their name by deed poll.]
Before I call Carolyn Harris, may I just say that I hope everybody had a superb Saint David’s Day yesterday? I certainly did; it was wonderful to see the young pupils of Ysgol Gymraeg Y...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Andrew Stephenson.)
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