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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Aviation

"It is quite clear from the callous and cavalier attitude of Willie Walsh that he only understands one piece of language, so may I gently suggest to the Minister that this matter definitely needs to be escalated? When will the Prime Minister pick up the phone to Willie Walsh and …..."
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Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 29th October 2019

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on which date the property rental contract for the Baillieston Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test centre in Glasgow East constituency is due to expire.

Answered by George Freeman

The lease at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Glasgow Baillieston test centre expired on 14 March 2019. The DVSA still remains at the location under tacit relocation rules, until the landlord serves notice to end the arrangement or renew the lease.

Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 29th October 2019

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, on what date a Minister in his Department last visited the Baillieston Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test centre in Glasgow East constituency.

Answered by George Freeman

There is no record of a Minster from this Department visiting the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Baillieston driving test centre in Glasgow.

Written Question
Driving Tests: Glasgow
Tuesday 29th October 2019

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) part-time and (b) full-time staff were employed at Baillieston Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test centre in Glasgow East constituency in each year since 2016.

Answered by George Freeman

The figures below show how many (a) part time and (b) full time staff have been employed at Baillieston driving test centre, by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, in each year since 2016.

Full time staff

Part time staff

September 2016

5

6

September 2017

8

5

September 2018

7

6

September 2019

5

5

Written Question
Department for Transport: Crispin Odey
Monday 7th October 2019

Asked by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will publish (a) the outcome of all meetings and (b) all call logs between Ministers of his Department and Mr Crispin Odey.

Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris

The Department does not hold any records of any meetings or phone call logs between departmental Ministers and Mr Crispin Odey in the past twelve months.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What recent discussions he has had with Transport for London on the effect of the roll-out of the London low emission zone on showpeople who drive heavy goods vehicles. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"I am sure that the Minister is aware that under section 62 of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994, showpeople have a number of exemptions and concessions. There is a possibility that showpeople could get an exemption from low emission zones in recognition of their lifestyle and businesses. Will …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"One thing that would help with Network Rail accountability would be the devolution of that responsibility to the Scottish Government. If the Conservative party is committed to devolution and strengthening the United Kingdom, when will it devolve control of Network Rail to the Scottish Government?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Mar 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"We know that the settlement for the next rail investment period has been underfunded, and my constituents want to see a train station at Parkhead. So when looking at future rail investment, will the Minister agree to look at the case for Parkhead and fund it properly going forward?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Mar 2019
EU Exit Preparations: Ferry Contracts

"I am sure my hon. Friend is aware that the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) is a leading member of the European Research Group, which advocates a no-deal Brexit. Given that this issue pertains to no-deal Brexit planning, why are there so few members of the …..."
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