Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
"I will say a few words about new clause 30. The Bill includes plenty of references to elected mayors and their powers. Indeed, much of our debate has centred on elected mayors. I have long supported the idea of elected mayors and very much welcome their introduction into legislation. However, …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
"Does the Minister agree that if we were to go down the route of 16 to 17-year-olds having the vote, logic would dictate that they should also be able to stand for Parliament, stand as a councillor or stand as an elected mayor? Is that something he would support?..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
"Logically, if 16-year-olds have the vote, they should clearly be entitled to stand as candidates as well. Is the hon. Lady comfortable with the idea of a 16-year-old being able to get elected to a position that has executive authority?..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
"I am looking for a bit of consistency in the argument for reducing the voting age for 16 and 17-year-olds. Would the hon. Lady suggest that, if they had the right to vote and the right to stand for election, we should also consider reducing the age limit for alcohol …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
"On that point about elected mayors, does the hon. Lady believe that the great cities of Scotland should have the opportunity to hold referendums to decide whether to have an elected mayor?..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
"I agree with my hon. Friend that this is not the right forum for the discussion on reducing the voting age to include 16 and 17-year-olds. Does she agree that if that other debate ever were to come forward, it would have to include things such as the alcohol age …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Nov 2015
Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [Lords]
"I hope Members on the Government Benches are not intellectually challenged. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that when we look back at Governments of his party and of mine, we see that the present Government have done an awful lot to further the cause of devolution, and should be given …..."John Stevenson - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Asked by:
John Stevenson (Conservative - Carlisle)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what timescale he has planned for the completion of the feasibility study of the upgrading of the A69.
Answered by Andrew Jones
The Department, working with Highways England, is in the process of procuring consultants to undertake the Northern Trans-Pennine Strategic Study, which includes consideration of the A69. It is anticipated that this will report by the end of 2016. I have recently written to MPs and council leaders whose constituencies or local authorities are directly affected by the strategic studies informing them of the studies’ imminent formal commencement.
Written Question
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Asked by:
John Stevenson (Conservative - Carlisle)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will include a requirement to upgrade Carlisle station in the next invitation to tender for the West Coast Mainline franchise.
Answered by Claire Perry
Prior to the publication of the Intercity West Coast Invitation to Tender there will be a consultation on the specification of the next franchise. This consultation exercise will help to inform the development of the Invitation to Tender and I would welcome my Hon Friend to submit his ideas for Carlisle station.
Written Question
Wednesday 24th June 2015
Asked by:
John Stevenson (Conservative - Carlisle)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of transport infrastructure in Cumbria; and if he will conduct a feasibility study on upgrading the A595 from Carlisle to Whitehaven.
Answered by Andrew Jones
The Government and the rail industry work closely with local stakeholders to assess the adequacy of infrastructure and determine investment priorities for each five year Rail Investment Strategy for England and Wales. Work is currently underway to inform decisions on the Strategy for 2019-2024
In April 2015 Highways England published its Route Strategies, which included an assessment of the main issues, challenges and investment priorities for the sections of the Strategic Road Network in Cumbria, including the A590, A595, A66 and M6.
The Infrastructure Act 2015 requires Highways England to maintain an appropriate evidence base on the state and performance of the Strategic Road Network, which will inform the setting of future Road Investment Strategies. Plans for reviewing the current Route Strategies, including those covering Cumbria, will be announced later this year.
It remains the responsibility of Cumbria County Council, in consultation with Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, to consider the case for upgrading the stretches of the A595 that fall under its authority and to consider how any feasibility studies or upgrades might be funded.