Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Oct 2021
Transport Funding: Wales and HS2
"I said I would not give way anymore. I am sure the hon. Gentleman can use his closing remarks to come back on me. Before I sit down, I would reflect again on the importance of looking east to west in terms of connectivity, and the importance of building additional …..."Craig Williams - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 26 Oct 2021
Transport Funding: Wales and HS2
"The hon. Gentleman is indeed being very generous. Will he reflect on the fact that a good chunk of the Welsh railway network is in England? We have already alluded to the fact that Shrewsbury station, which I can assure the Chamber is in England, is an important Welsh station. …..."Craig Williams - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 10 Sep 2021
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill
"The hon. Member makes the point that until this is universal, there will be a way of gaming the system. As a Member from Wales—a cross-border one—it strikes me that, if this database does not cover Wales and England at the very least, there will still be that opportunity. Most …..."Craig Williams - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 10 Sep 2021
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill
"It gives me great pleasure to support my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson). He introduced the Bill with aplomb, and went into all the technical details, saving me a good 10 minutes’ worth of my speech. I thank him very much indeed.
This important, timely and overdue …..."Craig Williams - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 14th February 2017
Asked by:
Craig Williams (Conservative - Montgomeryshire)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the proposed timescale is for installing a free-flow toll system on the Severn Bridges.
Answered by John Hayes
The timing of any potential installation of free-flow tolling has yet to be decided. If following the consultation it is decided to further consider the case for free-flow then we will set out the further steps necessary and this may lead to a further consultation on its implementation.
Written Question
Tuesday 14th February 2017
Asked by:
Craig Williams (Conservative - Montgomeryshire)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Severn Bridges will return to public ownership.
Answered by John Hayes
The private concession will end once Severn River Crossing PLC have recovered an agreed amount of revenue from users. This amount is £1,028,910,000 (in July 1989 prices). We expect this revenue to be fully recovered some time between late 2017 and early 2018, depending on traffic flows, and both crossings will return to public ownership after that.
Written Question
Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Asked by:
Craig Williams (Conservative - Montgomeryshire)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many applications from bus companies based in Wales were submitted for the low emission bus scheme; and how many of those applications were successful.
Answered by Andrew Jones
The £30m Low Emission Bus Scheme (LEBS) was the first time operators and local authorities in Wales were eligible to apply for funding for low emission buses. We were overbid by four times the amount of funding available, and we were unable to fund the majority of the bids received due to the strong competition. The scheme received four Welsh bids, one of which was successful. Unfortunately, due to reasons entirely separate from the fund, the bidder had to withdraw their application.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 22 Nov 2016
Great Western Line: Electrification
"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. As a Welsh MP—the only one here, I think—I add my weight to the argument that the south-west is under-represented where infrastructure is concerned and that there is a lack of confidence. Wales is also under-represented. Will the Minister, in his …..."Craig Williams - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 21st November 2016
Asked by:
Craig Williams (Conservative - Montgomeryshire)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will take steps to improve rail links with Cardiff.
Answered by Paul Maynard
The Government remains absolutely committed to delivering the benefits to passengers of improved services while ensuring we get maximum value for the taxpayer.
We are making good progress on work to electrify the Great Western main line to Cardiff; and passengers will be able to look forward to improved journeys with more seats when the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) trains come into service.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 08 Nov 2016
Cardiff Central Station
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered enhancing Cardiff Central Station.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I am delighted to highlight in this debate a key issue for the Welsh capital: the enhancement of Cardiff Central station. I am delighted also to …..."Craig Williams - View Speech
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