Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jan 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the recent announcements on rolling stock for the network, but looked in vain for news of a replacement for the ancient trains used on the Tees Valley line. Will the Minister look at that matter urgently so that the Tees Valley city region gets the upgraded trains that …..."Ian Swales - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jan 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"I know that my right hon. Friend has extensive management experience in the hospitality industry. What constraints does he see in making this place efficient compared with his private sector experience?..."Ian Swales - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Jan 2015
Rail Network (Disruption)
"My constituents were caught up in the chaos on the east coast main line on the 27th, like so many others. They recall poor communication not just during their journey but in advance of it, for planning purposes. They were, of course, also caught up in the Finsbury Park chaos …..."Ian Swales - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 1st May 2014
Asked by:
Ian Swales (Liberal Democrat - Redcar)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency will include small and medium-sized enterprises in the procurement process for its contract to manage direct debit payments for vehicle tax discs.
Answered by Stephen Hammond
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will deliver direct debits for vehicle excise duty in two phases. Initially, the DVLA will partly use its existing contract for IT service provision with elements being subcontracted via an open competition which will include small/medium enterprise interest.
The full strategic solution will be pursued in an open competition which will start in 2015. This open competition will also invite interest from Government frameworks which support small/medium enterprise involvement.
Written Question
Thursday 1st May 2014
Asked by:
Ian Swales (Liberal Democrat - Redcar)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency meets the deadline of 1 November 2014 for enabling payment for vehicle tax discs by direct debit.
Answered by Stephen Hammond
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has in place a dedicated project team which is working on the systems and other changes needed to deliver direct debits for vehicle excise duty. Progress is being monitored in line with departmental governance procedures.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Mar 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"2. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of public transport links to Durham Tees Valley airport...."Ian Swales - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Mar 2014
Oral Answers to Questions
"In the year to last March, the station at Durham Tees Valley airport had eight passengers—not per hour or per day, but in the whole year. Only one service a week stops there, cynically avoiding the costs of a real closure. This is a symbol of the long-term neglect of …..."Ian Swales - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jan 2014
Inter-City Rail Investment
"I beg to move,
That this House has considered inter-city rail investment.
As well as London, the eight largest English cities have city deal status and another 20 are being agreed at present. I want to talk about rail travel between these city regions, especially those journeys that do not …..."Ian Swales - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jan 2014
Inter-City Rail Investment
"I thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. I certainly agree with him and will mention rail freight later in my speech. He makes a powerful point which I know he has raised in the House before.
With excellent assistance from the House of Commons Library, I have conducted research …..."Ian Swales - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 09 Jan 2014
Inter-City Rail Investment
"I absolutely agree. I look forward to the speeches of other hon. Members who have stayed late on this Thursday to hear more about other regions. I know that my hon. Friend the Member for St Austell and Newquay (Stephen Gilbert) is likely to talk about the south-west...."Ian Swales - View Speech
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