🗣️ Speeches and Debates
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If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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I am sure that the Secretary of State will agree that Pacer units are not fit for purpose and that Halifax passengers deserve new rolling stock. Will he now put a definite date on when we will get those much-needed trains?
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What the clinical reasons are for plans to close Calderdale Royal hospital A and E department.
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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust failed to give one clear recommendation for closing a 24-hour A and E service in Halifax in its business plan. Is that simply because there aren’t any?
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With this it will be convenient to discuss schedule 1.
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Order. The Minister must be heard. I know that emotions are running high, but the Minister is replying and it is entirely up to her whether she chooses to give way.
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Order. I will call the Front Benchers at about 3.30 pm, so I ask the two remaining speakers to limit their speeches to a maximum of five minutes each.
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Before I call the next speaker, I remind the Chamber that several Members want to take part in the debate. I want to give the Minister enough time to reply to all the points raised, so I would be grateful if Members kept their speeches to about six minutes.
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✍️ Written Questions and Answers
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the pacer trains on the Calder Valley line will be replaced.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what rolling stock is earmarked to replace pacer units on Northern Rail lines.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the target date is for the electrification of the Calder Valley route through Halifax.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when a decision will be made on the next Northern Rail Franchise.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what reasons his Department specified only two of the four available levels of catering provision for the mock-ups of Intercity Express Programme train sets inspected by bidders and others stakeholders.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to ensure that the fleet of trains his Department has procured through the Intercity Express Programme for service on the (a) Great Western and (b) East Coast Main Lines are fitted with the full catering provision of galley kitchen, restaurant service, at-seat first class service with meals cooked on board, re-generated meals...
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the likely effect on rail (a) guards, (b) maintenance and (c) catering jobs from the introduction of the Intercity Express Programme fleet on the (i) Great Western and (ii) East Coast Main Lines.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many rail (a) guards, (b) maintenance and (c) catering jobs will be created on the (i) Great Western and (ii) East Coast Main Lines as a result of the procurement of new rolling stock through the Intercity Express Programme.
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