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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 14 Feb 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T6.   The expansion of the Metrolink network is a key part of Greater Manchester’s transport strategy. In the light of proposals to increase the amount of housing stock in Gatley, Cheadle Hulme and Heald Green as part of the Greater Manchester spatial framework, improvements in our local transport capacity are …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 25 Jun 2018
National Policy Statement: Airports

"Manchester airport employs thousands of people in my constituency, and it has 28 million passengers a year, with a capacity of 55 million. Obviously, it is doing a lot more than hub; it has global connections as well. Given the investment in northern powerhouse rail and in the north-western and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Jun 2018
Airports National Policy Statement

"Manchester airport is a key transport hub, handling almost 28 million passengers a year and driving the economic progress of the northern powerhouse. How will my right hon. Friend ensure that the north feels the benefits of this announcement?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 Jun 2018
Rail Timetabling

"My constituents have suffered huge delays, cancelled services and unacceptable travel uncertainty. What reassurances will the Secretary of State give Northern commuters that they will quickly have a functioning service and that pre-existing timetable gaps locally will also be addressed?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 May 2018
Transport Secretary: East Coast Franchise

"It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman). I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in this important debate about franchising and the operation of our railways.

The Government have undertaken the biggest programme of railway modernisation since the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2018
Rail Announcement

"I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for his statement. Will he explain how, as the plans proceed, the economy of the north-west will benefit from the improved connectivity, particularly around the hub at Manchester airport? Will he tell us how that will improve the economy in the Greater …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Mar 2018
Greater Manchester Metrolink

"As the hon. Gentleman is talking about providing extensions, I would like to make a bid. At the moment, as he knows, East Didsbury is at the end of the line, as it comes out towards my constituency of Cheadle. We would love to see the line go all the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Jan 2018
High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill

"I, too, welcome HS2 for the very same reasons. There needs to be investment in the north. What with the £70 billion of investment in Northern Powerhouse Rail over the next 30 years, we have an opportunity to get the vision off the ground and really make a difference in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Oct 2017
Monarch Airlines

"Almost 500 Monarch staff are based at Manchester airport, and many are my constituents, so I am grateful to hear the assurances that the Government will work with the industry to support staff back into work. Will the Secretary of State outline what more support will be given to our …..."
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Written Question
Bus Services: Greater Manchester
Monday 17th July 2017

Asked by: Mary Robinson (Conservative - Cheadle)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timetable is for Greater Manchester to receive the powers set out in the Buses Act 2017.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The Bus Services Act 2017 received Royal Assent on 27th April, and the majority of the provisions in the Act commenced on 27th June. Greater Manchester Combined Authority therefore now have access to the franchising and partnership powers set out in the Act.