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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jul 2016
Electric and Hybrid Electric Cars

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that matter because I was about to move on to it. It is such an important point and other people have already referred to it. In Taunton Deane, for example, I was involved in the launch of the first ever charging point. That …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jul 2016
Electric and Hybrid Electric Cars

"Thank you, Mr Chairman; I am absolutely about to draw my remarks to a close.

Electric and hybrid cars are a great way forward for a new and sustainable future. I fully support my hon. Friend the Member for Tiverton and Honiton, and I really hope that the Minister is …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 06 Jul 2016
Electric and Hybrid Electric Cars

"Will the hon. Gentleman give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jun 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"20. What assessment he has made of the viability of new railway stations funded through (a) the new stations fund and (b) alternative funding arrangements...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jun 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Given that new stations are doing well and providing a boost to local economies and the environment, does the Minister agree that the town of Wellington in my constituency is an excellent candidate for a new metro railway station? A recent petition received an overwhelmingly positive response while the feasibility …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 28 Apr 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"I welcome the upgrade of the A303, particularly where it joins the A358 and links from the A30. However, at the recent Neroche annual parish meeting, which I attended, it was suggested that the preferred options would be submitted to the Government by 2018 and there was a certain mithering …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Mar 2016
High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill

"I was at the debate about ancient woodland to which my right hon. Friend referred. Does she agree that more ought to be done to try to protect those precious ancient woodland habitats? I understand the economic reasons, but what about the ancient woodland?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Mar 2016
High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill

"I totally understand the economic reasons for this project, but may I just put in a bid for nature and for ancient woodland to be given the reverence it deserves? Much of it is already going to be undermined and threatened, so will the Secretary of State please ensure that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Dec 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"T6. Will my hon. Friend provide an update on the availability of funding from the new stations fund? The town of Wellington in my constituency would make an excellent candidate for a new station. There is a great deal of interest in it from business and locals. I am having …..."
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Written Question
Great Western Railway Line: Electrification
Wednesday 2nd December 2015

Asked by: Rebecca Pow (Conservative - Taunton Deane)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the benefits of extending rail electrification from Bristol to Taunton.

Answered by Claire Perry

No such assessment has been made. Network Rail is currently assessing the case for further electrification of the rail network. It plans to publish a draft update to the industry electrification strategy in early 2016, taking into account the outcome of the review by Sir Peter Hendy of Network Rail’s programme of rail investment.