Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 23 Mar 2022
A5 in the Midlands: Improvements
"I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the importance of the A5 to residents and businesses in Staffordshire and across the midlands. Having campaigned with my neighbour, my right hon. Friend the Member for South Staffordshire (Sir Gavin Williamson), and with the Government against the building of the West Midlands …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Sep 2021
International Travel
"I welcome the Secretary of State’s confirmation that Kenya will come off the red list on Wednesday. Does he agree that we must continue to make travel between the UK and Kenya even easier, such as through fewer restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated, to increase trade and boost …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Jan 2021
High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) Bill
"I wish to speak to Lords amendment 3, which requires the Secretary of State to consult Staffordshire residents, and Lords amendment 2, regarding the protection of ancient woodlands, in order to represent my constituents who have endured the spectre of HS2 for many years.
From speaking to residents since I …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 7th July 2020
Asked by:
Theo Clarke (Conservative - Stafford)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to improve the processes used by High Speed Two Ltd in relation to (a) land and (b) property claims.
Answered by Andrew Stephenson
One of the Government’s key objectives for the HS2 programme is to deliver a step- change in HS2 Ltd’s performance and to drive improvements in transparency and accountability. Central to that ambition is to place people - the communities, individuals and businesses who are being impacted by the new railway - at the heart of everything the Government does.
It is inevitable that a project the size and scale of HS2 will be disruptive to people who face losing their homes, relocating their businesses or having their community disrupted during construction and the future operation of the railway.
The Government has already introduced a range of property compensation schemes that seek to strike a sensible balance between supporting those affected and protecting the public purse. Nevertheless, the Government is determined to ensure those people and businesses are supported, fairly compensated, and treated with compassion, dignity and respect.
I therefore commissioned a review in May of the HS2 land and property acquisition programme. This review is examining HS2 Ltd’s land and property acquisition processes and, where the evidence demonstrates it, associated wider-government policies. It is looking at what can be done to streamline claims and payments to remove unnecessary delay and frustration for people who are giving up land for the scheme.
Work on the review has involved close joint-working between the Department and HS2 Ltd, and engagement with numerous stakeholders, including all line of route MPs. The Government expects the review to conclude shortly. A copy of the final report and proposals for change will be placed in the Libraries of the Houses of Parliament.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Mar 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"T6. I was pleased to hear the Chancellor announce a new £500 million a year pothole-filling programme in yesterday’s Budget. Will the Secretary of State commit to ensuring that this funding is targeted and gets to local authorities as quickly as possible, and will he confirm that the Government will …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2020
High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Revival
"I am pleased that the Government have finally made a decision on HS2, and I welcome the fact that the uncertainty over the project is now at an end. Many of my constituents who are directly affected disagree with the project but have told me over the last few weeks …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2020
High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Revival
"I agree with my hon. Friend, and I shall be doing that.
On a general note, when it comes to negotiating, let me make something clear. When people from HS2 visit the homes of my constituents, say that they are there to listen to their concerns, sit there having a …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2020
High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: Revival
"I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend.
When people in my constituency say that they are opposed to HS2, it is not because they are nimbys—as some have accused them of being—and I have not met a single resident who has not told me that that they want more investment …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 23 Jan 2020
Public Transport: North Staffordshire
"Thank you, Sir Christopher, for the opportunity to raise the concerns in my constituency. Local buses are a vital lifeline for the people of Stafford and provide a critical link for the most vulnerable individuals in our communities. I recently visited Winchester Court, in Weeping Cross in Stafford, and was …..."Theo Clarke - View Speech
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