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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 16 Dec 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"The aviation sector has renewed its calls for Government support, as it remains one of the hardest-hit sectors and will continue to be one of the first industries impacted by travel rule changes—especially airports, which, as physical structures, have high overheads. Has the Secretary of State had any recent discussions …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"8. What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of the airspace modernisation proposals for Glasgow airport. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"With COP26 kicking off this week, the environmental impact of flying is at the forefront of many attenders’ minds. What assessment has the Minister made of the environmental benefits of potential airspace changes?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Sep 2021
Decarbonising Aviation

"I thank the hon. Lady for securing this important debate. Another factor that needs to be considered is how long aircraft can be used. These vehicles are built to last, so it takes significant time before operators need to replace them or swap them out for ones that are more …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Sep 2021
Decarbonising Aviation

"On the back of the Secretary of State’s statement to the House yesterday, we heard about the aviation industry’s worries about its ability to recover from the economic impact of the past year or so. Obviously, it is equally important that it contributes to the net zero goal. Does the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Sep 2021
International Travel

"The aviation sector has significant concerns about its ability to survive the winter, particularly with furlough ending. In the August Eurocontrol figures, Gatwick, Manchester and Heathrow found themselves at the bottom of the league, with the biggest percentage declines versus 2019 in Europe. British Airways is flying fewer flights as …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
HGV Driver Shortages

"It is safe to say that a big problem facing the HGV industry when it comes to recruitment is a lack of diversity. What steps will the Secretary of State’s Department take to make these jobs more attractive to women and black, Asian and minority ethnic drivers?..."
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Written Question
Travel: USA
Monday 13th September 2021

Asked by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has been made by the US-UK taskforce to reopen travel between the two nations.

Answered by Robert Courts

Prime Minister Johnson and President Biden made clear the importance of bringing about the return of safe trans-Atlantic travel as soon as possible. The Government continues to work closely through the joint UK-US Experts’ Working Group to develop meaningful options to ensure the return of safe and sustainable international travel.

The US maintains the executive order 212f limiting travel from a number of countries, including the United Kingdom. The reopening of transatlantic travel to fully vaccinated US passengers travelling to the UK from amber countries reflects the government’s clear ambition to work closely together to share best practice and influence reforms to empower trans-Atlantic recovery.

Speech in General Committees - Tue 13 Jul 2021
Draft Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank the Minister for her opening remarks.

The regulations we are considering relate to an issue on which the Select Committee on European Scrutiny, of which I am a member, recently reported, namely, the Government’s plans for the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Jul 2021
International Travel

"I welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, but the latest stats from the Office for National Statistics on the coronavirus job retention scheme show that 57% of employees in the passenger air transport sector remain on furlough. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Chancellor to extend …..."
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