Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Joshua Reynolds and Heidi Alexander

Thursday 16th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Heidi Alexander]

I know that the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, work closely together. The hon. Gentleman is right that transport crosses administrative boundaries, and that this needs to work for people. That was at the heart of the “Better Connected” strategy that we published earlier this year. I am sure that all elected representatives in the great county of Yorkshire will be working together to ensure that they have the best possible service.

[Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead) (LD)]

9. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on transport delays caused by the EU entry-exit system.

Disruption at Heathrow

Debate between Joshua Reynolds and Heidi Alexander

Monday 24th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Heidi Alexander]

My hon. Friend is tempting me to make a whole series of interesting comments about Stansted. I can assure him that when we get the reviews back, we will look at their implications for other airports, including Stansted, which provides employment for a number of his constituents.

[Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead) (LD)]

The fire and Heathrow closure will have impacted not only on travellers and on goods and services, but on the employees and contractors who work at Heathrow. Could the Secretary of State reassure me and those workers that she will urge all employers at Heathrow to ensure that staff who were due to work but were unable to do so, through no fault of their own, will be paid for that day?

[Heidi Alexander]

I am grateful for that question. I must admit that it is not a subject I have, to date, discussed with the chief executive of Heathrow, but I am happy to follow it up for the hon. Gentleman and come back to him.