Written Question
Thursday 20th October 2022
Asked by:
John Baron (Conservative - Basildon and Billericay)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made a recent estimate of the potential cost savings of (a) cancelling and (b) postponing HS2.
Answered by Kevin Foster
There are no plans to cancel or postpone HS2, which remains at the heart of this Government’s plans to boost economic growth. HS2 is transformational and will act as a catalyst to help level-up the economies of the Midlands and the North.
With construction now well underway, HS2 and its supply chain is already supporting 27,000 jobs, including over 950 apprenticeships and over 2,500 businesses, 97% of which are UK-registered.
I look forward to updating the House shortly on the progress of the programme through the next six- monthly update.
Written Question
Wednesday 1st July 2020
Asked by:
John Baron (Conservative - Basildon and Billericay)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that cruise ship companies pass refunds on to their customers in line with timeframes set in regulations.
Answered by Kelly Tolhurst
The Government recognises the challenges consumers and many businesses are facing regarding refunds for cancelled cruise ship holidays, which are governed by the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018.
The Department for Transport has held regular discussions with cruise ship companies and is continuing to work closely with the sector and consumer groups to help ensure cruise ship companies deliver on their commitments. The Government’s position is clear – if a customer asks for a refund, that refund needs to be paid.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Apr 2014
High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill
"On expense, does my hon. Friend agree that at a time when we are struggling with the deficit and yet still adding to our national debt, the last thing we need is a £50 billion white elephant?..."John Baron - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Nov 2011
Oral Answers to Questions
"4. If she will make it her policy not to increase Dartford crossing charges and to introduce automatic number plate recognition technology to reduce congestion at the crossing...."John Baron - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Nov 2011
Oral Answers to Questions
"May I, therefore, suggest that the Department has got it wrong? Given that the existing crossing makes around £30 million to £40 million profit a year, surely it would be better to introduce automatic number plate recognition technology at the existing crossing first to see whether that solves the congestion …..."John Baron - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2011
Oral Answers to Questions
"3. If he will consider the merits of authorising traffic signals to display only flashing amber aspects in the early hours of the morning to reduce journey times...."John Baron - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Jan 2011
Oral Answers to Questions
"May I point out to the Minister that other countries operate such a system, but in a written response to me the Government stated, somewhat condescendingly:
“The British motorist would find this system confusing.”
Will the Minister consider a pilot scheme for such a system, perhaps in my constituency, which …..."John Baron - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 02 Dec 2010
Oral Answers to Questions
"T5. The Secretary of State is right to consider the introduction of automatic number plate recognition technology at the Dartford crossing to ease congestion. Given that the crossing makes some £45 million a year, would it not be better to consider the effect of how the new technology improves congestion …..."John Baron - View Speech
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