"I thank right hon. and hon. Members from across the House for their thoughtful and constructive contributions to today’s debate. The House has heard a range of views this afternoon. Some Members have spoken about the opportunities that the Bill presents, and others have rightly pressed the Government on how …..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"There will indeed be a stakeholder group and opportunities for people to feed into that.
My hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury), the Chair of the Transport Committee, was right that transport works best when there is a clear sense of direction and purpose. The Government …..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"The right hon. Member had numerous opportunities to intervene, which were accommodated by the Under-Secretary of State for Transport, my hon. Friend the Member for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (Justin Madders).
As I was saying, the Bill does not grant development consent, alter planning requirements or remove scrutiny; it provides …..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"I have a lot to get through, and I have heard a lot from the right hon. Member already. [Interruption.]
The Bill provides the statutory framework needed to support the Government’s preferred financing approach for delivering this project. It does not grant development consent—..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"It is always a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms McVey. I commend the commitment of my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson) to seeing this crucial bridge in his constituency replaced.
The Government are committed to improving the condition of local roads. I recognise that …..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"On 25 June, the Government published their draft conversion practices Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. Parliament is in the process of appointing the Joint Committee that will review the draft provisions. I understand that the Committee aims to report by 22 January, and I look forward to working with all its …..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"Let me be clear: this Government are committed to protecting the dignity and safety of trans people. That is why we are introducing a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, per our manifesto. I would be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss his further queries in person...." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"My noble Friend the Minister of State for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill) made the following ministerial statement on 22 July 2026:
I wish to inform the House that the Government are today announcing single bus tickets will be capped at £2 in England outside London from 1 January …..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"The Government want a vibrant and competitive UK bus manufacturing sector, including in Scotland. That is why we are providing £73.2 million to support the purchase of a further 484 zero emission vehicles, and working with the industry and local leaders to provide greater certainty through our long-term order pipeline...." Simon Lightwood - View Speech
"My hon. Friend will be aware that this Government brought forward, for the first time in over a decade, a road safety strategy. In addition, we have introduced a red, amber and green rating of local authorities, to identify where extra support is necessary in order to improve systems and …..." Simon Lightwood - View Speech