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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 May 2021
Britain’s Railways

"Unlike Labour Members, I welcome the Secretary of State’s focus on what works rather than just on ownership, but we should not lose sight of the fact that competition is a spur to improved services. Open access operators have provided services to towns that were not included in franchises. Can …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 10 Dec 2020
Future of the Coach Industry

"Many of my colleagues have referred more generally to the situation of companies in their areas. Representing a coastal area, I think it is particularly important, as my hon. Friend the Member for Blackpool North and Cleveleys (Paul Maynard) said, that we get these coach companies back up and running, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Mar 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"Problems with the franchising system mean that London North Eastern Railway is now under control of the Minister’s Department. He will be aware of my long-running campaign to get through trains from King’s Cross to Cleethorpes. Can he tell me when that will happen?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Jan 2020
Flybe

"I welcome the Minister’s comments about the impact on smaller regional airports such as Humberside airport, which is based in my Cleethorpes constituency. The impact on the offshore industries and the links to Aberdeen have already been drawn to his attention, but will he also take into account the fact …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Oct 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thank you, Mr Speaker.

The Secretary of State will have heard my exchange with the Prime Minister yesterday when he agreed with me on submitting proposals for free port status for the Humber ports, an upgrade to the A15, and improved east-west rail freight capacity. Will the Secretary of State …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Sep 2019
HS2

"There is a north-south divide when it comes to transport spending. Can the Secretary of State give an assurance that he will consider the benefits to the northern economy when he reaches his decision?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thankfully, Cleethorpes does not rely on too many Pacer units, but the Saturday-only service from Sheffield to Cleethorpes is provided by Pacers, and as they approach Cleethorpes station, they cross over the now-famous Suggitts Lane level crossing. The Minister is well aware of the problems that the high-handed actions of …..."
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Written Question
Railways: Freight
Friday 14th June 2019

Asked by: Martin Vickers (Conservative - Brigg and Immingham)

Question to the Department for Transport:

suggested redraft: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate his Department has made of the potential effect on the viability of rail freight of a 25 per cent reduction in (a) mode shift revenue support and (b) waterborne freight grant.

Answered by Andrew Jones

The Government provides grants worth £15.6m per year to support rail and water freight services which deliver environmental and economic benefits over road transport, but whose operating costs are higher. This level is net of a significant efficiency saving implemented since 2015.

Rail flows of intermodal freight continue to be healthy and the grants deliver high value for money. A research project is underway to inform decisions about future funding and operation of the grants and will consider stakeholder feedback.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"As the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Melanie Onn) pointed out, and as the Minister is well aware, residents in Grimsby and Cleethorpes are very angry about the closure of Suggitt’s Lane level crossing. I appreciate the Minister’s help and assistance, but the reality is that there is no real …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 13 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Earlier this week, the all-party group on bioethanol issued its interim report on the availability of E10. This issue has been dragging on for very many years. May I urge the Minister to come to an early decision, after studying this report?..."
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