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Written Question
Airports: Security
Tuesday 11th November 2025

Asked by: David Mundell (Conservative - Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects temporary restrictions on the carrying of liquids by passengers using airports that fully operate Next Generation Security Checkpoints to be lifted.

Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Passengers can already carry liquids in containers up to 2L where their airport has upgraded to equipment which has passed relevant certifications.

Written Question
Railways: Veterans
Monday 20th October 2025

Asked by: David Mundell (Conservative - Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking with the Rail Delivery Authority to provide free train travel to veterans for remembrance events in 2025.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Rail operators will be supporting the Armed Forces community during this year’s Remembrance commemorations by offering free travel to Veterans and serving military personnel attending Remembrance Sunday services. In addition, complimentary travel will be provided to Royal British Legion volunteers and collectors participating in London Poppy Day.

Written Question
Freight
Thursday 22nd May 2025

Asked by: David Mundell (Conservative - Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department is taking steps to establish a national freight network.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury

In 2022, the then Government committed to identifying a National Freight Network, starting with improving the Department’s dataset to then develop a strategic picture of the transport network used to move freight. This complex work is underway and our vision for the next phase will be set out in the new plan for freight later this year.

Written Question
A7 and M6: Road Signs and Markings
Monday 18th December 2023

Asked by: David Mundell (Conservative - Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress Highways England have made on improving the signage to Langholm on (a) Junction 44 of the M6 and (b) the A7.

Answered by Guy Opperman

National Highways has finalised the design of new signage to Langholm on the roundabout at M6 Junction 44. At the same time, Cumberland Council, who are responsible for signage on the A7 itself in Cumbria, is planning to modify two existing signs on the A7 to include signing for Langholm. This is at an advanced stage well beyond design. To ensure consistency of signing, we understand that National Highways and Cumberland Council are working collaboratively to agree an installation date once all the signs required have been manufactured, but this will be early in the new year.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 Oct 2022
Avanti West Coast Contract Renewal

"I have previously raised my concern about the capacity of FirstGroup, which is a partner of Avanti that also operates the TransPennine service that has been absolutely appalling over recent months, particularly for my constituents who use Lockerbie station. Is the Minister clear that FirstGroup has the capacity both to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Sep 2022
Avanti West Coast

"I have previously expressed my concern that, having built up an extensive timetable to Lockerbie station, which is served by both Avanti and FirstGroup, passenger confidence has been completely undermined by the unreliability of services. TransPennine is part of FirstGroup, which is also part of the Avanti partnership. I do …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jun 2022
Rail Strikes

"I want to bring the debate back to passengers and rail users, because my constituents do not just face the strikes next week; they have faced months of industrial action by the RMT affecting the TransPennine network.

We have seen weekend services completely and utterly disrupted. We have seen regular …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jun 2022
Rail Strikes

"No, I will not, because the hon. Gentleman would be well advised to learn about the south of Scotland and services that connect Scotland to the rest of the United Kingdom.

We have faced the undermining of confidence in rail travel, but we have also seen—this has not been touched …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 May 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"Does the Minister agree with me that the biggest impediment to rail connectivity between Scotland and England is the ongoing dispute between the rail unions and TransPennine Express, which has caused huge disruption to my constituents who use Lockerbie station. Is there anything the Minister can do to bring to …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 13 Sep 2021
HS2

"Before we begin, I ask Members to adhere as best they can to the social distancing guidance produced by the Government and the House of Commons Commission. Please give each other and members of staff space when seated, and when entering and leaving the room. Members should send their speaking …..."
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