Speech in General Committees - Tue 08 Oct 2019
Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 2) Order 2019
"Will the Minister clarify who will pay the cost of the additional officers? Will they be paid for by the Government or will the local authority be expected to bear the cost?..."Ian C. Lucas - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 28th March 2019
Asked by:
Ian C. Lucas (Labour - Wrexham)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department plans on taking to reduce the number of disruptive passenger incidents (a) at airports and (b) onboard commercial airlines.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
There should be zero tolerance for disruptive passenger behaviour on flights, whether or not it is caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
The Government welcomes the industry’s approach to this issue through the UK Aviation Industry Code of Practice on Disruptive Passengers, with initiatives such as the ‘One Too Many’ campaign to raise awareness of the penalties of drunken behaviour, and the introduction of tamper-proof bags for duty free alcohol sales.
However, the Government also continues to work with the Civil Aviation Authority, airports and airlines to find other ways to tackle this problem, as part of its consultation on the new UK Aviation 2050 Strategy. The Home Office launched a Call for Evidence on 1 November 2018 to assess the impact which the Licensing Act 2003 could have on reducing alcohol-related passenger disruptions if applied to airside premises at international airports in England and Wales. The Call for Evidence closed on 1 February, and the responses are currently being analysed. Any recommendations will be considered as part of the development of the Aviation 2050 Strategy.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Apr 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"T3. Volunteer drivers in Wrexham, through wonderful charities like Dynamic and Chariotts, are very concerned about the impact of possible regulatory change, which may affect their ability to provide a vital service. Can the Minister reassure me that the position of volunteer drivers will not be affected by new changes?..."Ian C. Lucas - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 01 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"The Secretary of State will be aware that no money was spent in control period 5 on supporting enhancements to the rail infrastructure in north Wales. Having seen the unanimity in north Wales and in north-west England on Monday this week, does he not accept that our time has come …..."Ian C. Lucas - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Nov 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"One of the ways of improving express train services is to open up new routes. Does the Minister agree with me and his right hon. Friend the Member for North Shropshire (Mr Paterson) that the opening up of a route from Chester via Wrexham and Shrewsbury to London would ease …..."Ian C. Lucas - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Nov 2017
Rail Update
"I thank the Secretary of State for helping to secure extra money for north Wales in the Budget, but that was for the development of a business case for the Wrexham-Bidston line, which is merely a taster. Will he please help to deliver the main course of the north Wales …..."Ian C. Lucas - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 16th November 2017
Asked by:
Ian C. Lucas (Labour - Wrexham)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many staff appointed after 24 June 2016 in his Department hold a post that includes work on the UK leaving the EU.
Answered by John Hayes
It is not possible to estimate the proportion of staff time dedicated to EU exit due to the interdependencies and synergies between EU exit and the Department’s other priorities. The Department will continue to ensure there is an appropriate level of resource to deliver its EU exit programme.
Written Question
Thursday 30th March 2017
Asked by:
Ian C. Lucas (Labour - Wrexham)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to invest in cross-border road and rail infrastructure between north-east Wales and north-west England.
Answered by Paul Maynard
We are already investing in major signalling renewals on the North Wales line; in the Halton Curve to improve rail connectivity between North Wales, West Cheshire and Liverpool City Region; and our National Productivity Investment Fund will support local authority investment on the A483 corridor between Chester and Wrexham. In developing our future investment priorities for both rail and road we will continue to consider the importance of cross border connectivity and integration.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"3. What recent discussions he has had with Ministers of the Welsh Government on cross-border transport. ..."Ian C. Lucas - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"The investment by the Welsh Government of £43 million in the Wrexham to Chester line, mainly in England, will lead to a partial dualling of that line by April this year. What more will it take to persuade the UK Conservative Government to match the Welsh Government’s investment by investing …..."Ian C. Lucas - View Speech
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