"1. If he will meet representatives of the George Spencer Academy and National Highways to discuss the safety of the footbridge crossing the A52. ..." Darren Henry - View Speech
"On Monday, I met National Highways at George Spencer Academy in my constituency of Broxtowe. As the Minister knows, the academy is separated by the A52 and is therefore connected by a footbridge. The footbridge has tragically been the site of several suicide attempts over the years, and it is …..." Darren Henry - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for inviting me to view the HS2 site at Old Oak Common last week, where I was able to see first hand how HS2 Ltd and its contractors are learning lessons as they go along. There is every chance that when we come to the Crewe …..." Darren Henry - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for securing this debate.
I am pleased to be here today to speak on such a crucial and exciting topic and to see so many other hon. Members here to …..." Darren Henry - View Speech
"A few weeks ago, the Government announced £96 billion worth of infrastructure for rail throughout the midlands and the north—an unprecedented commitment to levelling up transport and delivering on the Government’s agenda. The east midlands, where I have my constituency of Broxtowe, has received the lowest spend on transport per …..." Darren Henry - View Speech
"I thank the Government for this positive announcement on rail infrastructure in the east midlands, but will my right hon. Friend outline his plan for Toton in my constituency?..." Darren Henry - View Speech
"Thank you, Mr Speaker. I do appreciate your understanding when I was blocked getting into the House earlier today by the protesters.
Last year, thankfully, the Prime Minister came to Broxtowe to announce “Gear Change”, which provides £2 billion-worth of cycling and walking funding. That indicates that active travel is …..." Darren Henry - View Speech
That this House has considered the integrated rail plan and High Speed 2.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I am grateful that this important issue has been selected for debate. Like many Members of this House, I am a passionate …..." Darren Henry - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for her intervention. It is quite right that the Government invest in dependable rail lines that are quicker to their destination.
The connection from Birmingham to Toton, in the east midlands, and to Chesterfield, Sheffield and Leeds must be delivered in full. The council and …..." Darren Henry - View Speech