Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jun 2022
Rail Strikes
"As has been said, there is only one question that each and every Member of this House needs to ask themselves today: “Whose side am I on?” On the Conservative Benches, we are on the side of the British public and our constituents—workers trying to get to their jobs, the …..."Ruth Edwards - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Mar 2022
International Women’s Day
"I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Mrs Miller) for securing this debate, which is always moving, inspiring and wide-ranging.
We have quite rightly reflected on the horror that Putin’s war in Ukraine is inflicting on women there, which was demonstrated in last night’s barbaric bombing of …..."Ruth Edwards - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Feb 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"I welcome the massive investment this Government are making in the east midlands. They are electrifying the midlands main line as we bring HS2 from Birmingham to Nottingham. However, to benefit fully, my constituents need better trains to Nottingham. Will the Minister support my campaign for more trains on the …..."Ruth Edwards - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 09 Dec 2021
Electric Vehicles: Transition by 2030
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for securing this debate on such an incredibly important topic. I have to declare an interest: I am the owner of an electric car. I also called for the Government …..."Ruth Edwards - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 09 Dec 2021
Electric Vehicles: Transition by 2030
"As has been pointed out, lots of people do not have the option of charging at home, so I have three asks: first, more chargers at key points, such as motorway service stations; secondly, a ban on using apps to pay for charging—people should be able to pay with debit …..."Ruth Edwards - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Dec 2021
Rail Investment and Integrated Rail Plan
"I feel privileged to speak in this debate, not simply because this fantastic £96 billion investment in rail is transformational for huge swathes of our country, and not just because we have sped up existing plans by around 15 years to bring real benefits to places such as my constituency …..."Ruth Edwards - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 7th September 2021
Asked by:
Ruth Edwards (Conservative - Rushcliffe)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when his Department plans for Active Travel England to be (a) established and (b) operational.
Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris
The Department is committed to establishing Active Travel England and is developing the right model for the body. It must be able to deliver its role effectively and value for money. We plan to make announcements on the body shortly, including on when it will be established and become operational.
Written Question
Thursday 22nd July 2021
Asked by:
Ruth Edwards (Conservative - Rushcliffe)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the illegal use of electric scooters hired under the Government’s e-scooter rental trials.
Answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch
Operators are only permitted to run trials if they have engaged with local authorities and the local police force to ensure that any issues regarding enforcement of e-scooter rules are dealt with swiftly. Additionally, all operators must have a plan in place to prevent riders using trial e-scooters on the pavement. Operators in trial areas utilise ‘geofencing’ technology to reduce speeds in busy, contested areas and creating ‘no-go zones’. They also provide a range of training options for users, both in-person and via online modules. They are able to suspend and also delete accounts where riders have failed to follow the rules of the trial.
The police will take action against rider behaviour, whether private or rental, for offences including drink driving; riding on the footway; contravening red traffic lights and using a mobile phone. Private e-scooters, being ridden illegally will be issued with fixed penalty notices for contravening cycle lanes, riding without insurance and/or riding without a driving licence.
Operators are required to cooperate with the police on these and other matters and provide information necessary to investigate any criminal offences raised by the local police force.
Written Question
Monday 28th June 2021
Asked by:
Ruth Edwards (Conservative - Rushcliffe)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans his Department has to support the recovery of the aviation sector.
Answered by Robert Courts
The Government recognises the challenging times facing the air transport sector due to COVID-19. The sector is crucial to the UK’s economy and businesses across the industry have drawn on an unprecedented package of economic measures which we have put in place. In total, we estimate that by the end of September 2021 the air transport sector (airlines, airports and related services) will have benefited around £7bn of Government support since the start of the pandemic.
The Global Travel Taskforce has worked with industry and international partners to develop a risk-based framework that can facilitate the return of international travel while managing Variants of Concern. There will be checkpoint reviews on 28 June, 31 July and 1 October 2021 to take account of the domestic and international health picture.
The Government is also working on a strategic framework for the future of the aviation sector. It will focus on building back better and ensuring a successful UK aviation sector for the future. This will be published later this year.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jan 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"T8. A number of my constituents in rural areas of Rushcliffe have difficulty getting buses to towns such as Melton and Loughborough. I am pleased that the Government announced a £20 million fund to trial on-demand bus services in rural areas last year. Can my hon. Friend update me on …..."Ruth Edwards - View Speech
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