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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Mar 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T3. The Secretary of State was unable to answer a written parliamentary question on the legal costs of Eurotunnel’s court proceedings and the settlement deal. Has he now done his sums, and can he give us the cost to the taxpayer of this whole debacle?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jan 2019
Seaborne Freight

"It has certainly been an “I see no ships” sort of week, but what consideration has the Secretary of State given to utilising ports in other parts of the UK—namely, the high-exporting country of Scotland? I hear really good things about the potential for a Rosyth-Zeebrugge ferry link, for which …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Nov 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"16. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of creating free ports in the UK. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Nov 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"We are in uncharted waters as regards Brexit, and the danger is that Scottish exporters will not be able to access their European markets in the same way as they have done pre-Brexit. Does the Minister agree that this is the time to advantage ports such as Rosyth in my …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 29 Oct 2018
Edinburgh Airport: Flight Paths

"It is really important, as other Members have pointed out, that we have a fair and equitable way of dealing with changes to flight paths. Nobody wants to see Edinburgh airport disadvantaged, as it gives a great boost to the local economy. How do we support an airport such as …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 29 Oct 2018
Edinburgh Airport: Flight Paths

"We all know the strengths and relative strengths of Edinburgh airport and what it gives to our local economy, but there is nevertheless a disconnect in the consultation process with regard to communities such as Inverkeithing and North Queensferry and other areas that other Members have mentioned. Surely, we, as …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Oct 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Post austerity and post Brexit, what additional funding might be used by the Government to invest in Scottish ports so as to allow more exports into Europe, our main market for food and drink?..."
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Written Question
Air Routes: China
Monday 17th October 2016

Asked by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for negotiations on the bilateral agreement regulating flights between the UK and the People's Republic of China.

Answered by John Hayes

Bilateral UK/China air services negotiations took place in London on 10 and 11 October 2016. An agreement was signed on behalf of the UK by the Minister for Aviation, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon. This agreement significantly increases the traffic rights available to airlines from both countries and enables airlines to operate more services to a wider range of destinations in each country.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jul 2016
Electric and Hybrid Electric Cars

"The all-party group on energy heard last week from Statoil, the Norwegian state oil company. It said that, although setting tough targets on emissions is important, we really need to take action to change people’s behaviour. Does my hon. Friend agree that Norway is making a huge contribution in that …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jul 2016
Electric and Hybrid Electric Cars

"Will the hon. Lady give way?..."
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