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Debate between Rehman Chishti and Mike Penning(10 years, 5 months ago)
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Rehman Chishti (Gillingham and Rainham) (Con)
T5. Following the introduction of my private Member’s Bill, which calls for a tougher stance on repeat driving offences, will the Minister confirm that those matters are being reviewed fully, and will he clarify when the Government will respond to the review?
The Minister for Policing, Criminal Justice and Victims (Mike Penning)
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the work that he has done in that area. As a former Transport Minister, I have looked at this issue for many years. I will continue to look at the review and we will come forward with proposals. We are determined that whatever proposals come forward will be fit for purpose. His work will be very helpful.
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Debate between Rehman Chishti and Mike Penning(13 years, 8 months ago)
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Penning)
I genuinely apologise to the hon. Gentleman. Because he was asking about the Humber bridge, I assumed that he was asking about tolls. I will write to him specifically on the A160 as soon as I return to the Department.
Rehman Chishti (Gillingham and Rainham) (Con)
T7. Following the Government’s consultation on the future of the Dartford crossing, will the Minister consider extending the local person’s discount scheme to include my constituents and the wider Medway area?
Dartford Crossing (Congestion)
Debate between Rehman Chishti and Mike Penning(14 years, 6 months ago)
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Rehman Chishti
Will every avenue be followed to ensure full and thorough consultation with local authorities and residents in the areas that are proposed for any future Thames crossing?
Mike Penning
There will be full consultation on that, just as there will be consultation now on the toll increases. Of course consultation will take place, but we must ensure that whatever is built is fit for purpose not just for us today, but for future generations.
I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dartford on securing this debate, and I hope we can work with other colleagues on this project.
Question put and agreed to.