Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Mar 2022
P&O Ferries
"What discussions has the Minister had with the Scottish Government and other devolved Governments to discuss the impact of P&O’s actions? What efforts has he made with Cabinet colleagues to end the utterly despicable practice of fire and rehire?..."Allan Dorans - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"The French Government have recently decided that car adverts in France must now encourage consumers to use more environmentally friendly modes of transport such as walking, cycling, car pooling and public transport as alternatives to driving. Will the United Kingdom Government consider that one small step to decarbonise transport and …..."Allan Dorans - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Feb 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Good morning, Mr Speaker. Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating the residents of Levenmouth and East Neuk of Fife, who will see their rail link restored more than 50 years after it was abolished by his predecessor? Yet another Westminster cut reversed by Scottish Parliament as part …..."Allan Dorans - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 11th January 2021
Asked by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans Network Rail has for Ayr railway station.
Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris
Network Rail is committed to keeping Ayr station operating safely. The derelict hotel building adjacent to the Station is owned by a private landlord. It is undergoing a feasibility study into the long-term future of this building, this is being led by South Ayrshire Council and is due early this year. Once Network Rail have assessed the results of the feasibility study they will continue the conversation around Ayr station to find a workable solution.
Written Question
Wednesday 16th September 2020
Asked by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential role hydrogen in decarbonising transport.
Answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch
In 2018, the Department for Transport published the outputs of the Transport Energy Model. The model provides a clear assessment of the relative environmental impacts, including on greenhouse gas emissions and air quality, of a range of fuel and powertrain options for cars, vans, buses and heavy goods vehicles over the period to 2050, including hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
The Transport Secretary is exploring options for green hydrogen in transport across freight, buses, trains, maritime and aviation and how the UK can lead the world in its deployment and use. Further details will follow in due course.
Written Question
Friday 3rd July 2020
Asked by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress the Government has made in the investigation of the feasibility of a road bridge or tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch
The Government announced on 30 June that it will work with devolved administrations to carry out a connectivity review, looking at how best to improve road, rail, air and sea links between our four nations.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Government’s plans to support economic recovery from the covid-19 outbreak. ..."Allan Dorans - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"The Secretary of State will be aware that British Airways continues along its Dickensian path of threatening to fire staff and rehire them on substantially poorer pay and conditions, which affects many of my constituents in Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock. Does he accept that the conduct of British Airways executives …..."Allan Dorans - View Speech
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