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Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government are committed to delivering the important infrastructure projects that the country needs, including delivering runway capacity in the south-east on the timetable set out by the Airports Commission. We are currently undertaking further work, including assurance of the Airports Commission’s evidence and on air quality, and the decision will be made shortly.
Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): First, I would simply remind the hon. Lady that some of the things that were said about our economy have not proved to be the case, and that under this Government our economy continues to do well. I would also say to her that this Government retain, and will always retain, a commitment to the economy and the people of Scotland, as part of one United Kingdom. The decision that we seek to take on runway capacity in the south-east, whatever it may be, will be designed to benefit the whole of the United Kingdom by improving our connectivity to the world.
Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Government Operations
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I am afraid that the hon. Lady is going to have to wait for us to set out our plans. I have said today that we are committed to making our decision shortly. I regard this as an important decision for our nation, and it is one that we need to get on with. We have of course seen a significant change in the Administration across the summer, and it is right and proper that the Prime Minister and I should be sufficiently prepared to make the decision. We will make sure that that is the case.
Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Simon Hugh McGuigan Burns (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my right hon. Friend agree that, if we want to keep London as the hub airport for western Europe, it is crucial that we deal with the capacity problems that currently affect Heathrow in particular? This saga has been going on for so long, and I want him to ensure that we have no further delays in reaching a conclusion on the Davies recommendations. May I also tell him that there is only one obvious answer, and that it is Heathrow?
Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Roger James Gale (Conservative, Centre-right): As Britain leaves the European Union, we are going to have to develop more markets in Asia and the far east. That will mean more passenger traffic and, in particular, more freight traffic. Is it not therefore essential for the national interest that RiverOak’s plans for a freight hub at Manston should be allowed to proceed and to be successful, and that we should preserve Manston as an airport?
Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I absolutely understand how strongly people in Thanet feel about the future of Manston. I know how controversial it is, and has been. I can simply say to my hon. Friend that this Government would be perfectly supportive of proposals to develop a freight hub at Manston, but I am afraid that that has to be a matter for the local community, the owners and the local authority, and I hope that they reach the right decision in the interest of the nation.
Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Tania Mathias (Conservative, Centre-right): Although residents would agree that there is a need for airport expansion, does the Secretary of State share the concerns of the three quarters of a million people who live under Heathrow’s flight path about the new plan, about the change to the tunnelling of the M25 and about the lifting of a cap on the limit of aircraft movement? Does he agree with residents that Heathrow cannot be trusted not to go for a fourth runway and not to have night flights?
Airport Expansion — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Environment
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I am well aware of how strongly people in west London feel. I am also aware of how strongly people around Gatwick feel, albeit they are smaller in number than those around Heathrow. My hon. Friend is passionate about such issues and I can only assure her that the Government will have in mind the impact on noise and air quality and how that is dealt with as we reach a view on the Davies commission’s recommendations.
Airport Expansion: EU Referendum — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.; What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister will begin the negotiation for Britain’s future relationship with the EU and will also take the decision about when to trigger article 50 and start the formal process of leaving the EU. As I said a moment ago, as we move into the new world beyond our membership of the European Union, it is important that we are an outward-facing nation with strong business ties around the world. The decision on runway capacity is an important part of that, and it is important that we get it right. We will take that decision and move ahead with our plans, ensuring that we have the right links for the future.
Airport Expansion: EU Referendum — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.; What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Cheryl Elise Kendall Gillan (Conservative, Centre-right): I am sure that the Secretary of State shares my enthusiasm about the referendum result giving us vast opportunities to forge new links around the world. The Airports Commission estimated that the economic benefit of expanding Heathrow would be up to £23.6 billion for the south-east, as opposed to £12.4 billion if Gatwick is expanded. Expansion at Heathrow would greatly benefit Buckinghamshire. Will my right hon. Friend think about putting a date on this and letting us know when he will make a decision? Will he commit to an integrated transport strategy that benefits the people of Bucks—unlike HS2?
Airport Expansion: EU Referendum — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.; What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I will not give an exact date today, but I assure the House that we intend to take the decision soon. It is important that we move ahead with these plans. I hear what my right hon. Friend says about Heathrow. I have seen three effective, well-crafted proposals for the Government and this House to consider. We will reach a view shortly about what recommendation we will seek to make.
Airport Expansion: EU Referendum — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.; What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I hear what the hon. Gentleman says, and he clearly has a strong view on this matter. As he will have seen, strong views are held on both sides of the House and on all three sides of this argument. I note what he says about the importance of proper air links for Wales. This Government will always focus on the best way we have at our disposal to help Wales, but we have to take a decision about the interests of our collective United Kingdom and which option is better, and that is the decision we will take.
Airport Expansion: EU Referendum — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.; What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Stephen Daniel Double (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my right hon. Friend agree that, now that the British people have decided to leave the EU and free our country from the interference and over-regulation it brought, the Government have new opportunities to support regional connectivity? Will he look closely at the opportunities that a decision on Heathrow would bring?
Airport Expansion: EU Referendum — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.; What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): It is worth saying that whatever decision we take about airport expansion, it is important that we have in mind the need to make sure that we have good connectivity around the UK, and I assure my hon. Friend that that will be a priority in our considerations.
Airport Expansion: EU Referendum — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.; What assessment he has made of the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the timetable for a decision on Heathrow expansion.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): It is clearly important that we take our decision in the interests of the nation and that we foster ties around the world and within Europe. We are not leaving Europe; we are leaving the European Union. We want to retain good, strong economic ties with our neighbours in Europe. It is important that we take the right decision for the whole of our nation, and that is what we will do.
Tolls: Roads and Bridges — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
John Henry Hayes (Conservative, Centre-right): I imagined that the hon. Lady would ask that question, because she has tabled a number of written questions in a similar vein. She rightly says that a local discount scheme will operate on the Mersey Gateway bridge. The Government have said that they were looking to extend those discounts, as she also said. Let me be clear: officials are currently working through the character and effect of that extension, and no decision has been made upon it. Of course, I will give full consideration to the arguments she has made on behalf of her constituents and others.
Tolls: Roads and Bridges — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
John Henry Hayes (Conservative, Centre-right): I did say at the outset that successive Governments have taken the view that tolling is justified on major infrastructure schemes. My hon. Friend will know that those matters are, as I said earlier, also being considered in the round. No decisions have been made to the effect that he describes.
Tolls: Roads and Bridges — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
John Henry Hayes (Conservative, Centre-right): I am always happy to have discussions with the Welsh Government, and I have done so in a variety of ministerial roles. My view is very clear, and I think that we have been plain about the toll on that important crossing. It is this Government who, when the current regime comes to its conclusion in 2018, will halve the toll. The hon. Gentleman must welcome that, as he knows how good it will be for his constituents, so I hope that after today’s questions he will put out a press release, congratulating the Government on their decision.
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Government Operations
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the provisions of the Deregulation Act 2015 relating to taxi licensing on the ability of licensing authorities to regulate taxi trade.
Andrew Hanson Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): Local councils have the powers to provide effective licensing arrangements in their area, but legislation is in the House to strengthen the current framework. We will consult on new statutory guidance for local licensing authorities once the parliamentary process is complete.
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the provisions of the Deregulation Act 2015 relating to taxi licensing on the ability of licensing authorities to regulate taxi trade.
Andrew Hanson Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The legislation that governs this sector goes back many, many more decades, to the age of the horse and carriage. That is why the Government asked the Law Commission to take a comprehensive review of taxi and private hire regulation in England and Wales. Obviously, it is a devolved matter in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We will be responding to the Law Commission’s report in due course.
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Law and Crime
Questions: What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the provisions of the Deregulation Act 2015 relating to taxi licensing on the ability of licensing authorities to regulate taxi trade.
Andrew Hanson Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): That is a complex matter and we are working on it and through it, but we are already taking action on the key issue of child sexual exploitation in the taxi and private car sector by putting the guidance on to a statutory basis. We hope to be consulting on that as soon as the Policing and Crime Bill has reached Royal Assent.
Crossrail — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Robert John Blackman (Conservative, Centre-right): Crossrail is on budget and on time, and will dramatically reduce journey times across London. The one area of the capital that does not benefit from it is north-west London, and Harrow and Wealdstone in particular. Will my hon. Friend look at the business case for expanding the network so that all Londoners can benefit from Crossrail?
Crossrail — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Paul Christopher Maynard (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is right to point out the connectivity benefits of Crossrail. I know that it has looked at the possibility of an extension through Harrow and Wealdstone, which he has been campaigning for, and into Hertfordshire, to join the west coast main line there. That was found by Crossrail, Transport for London and Network Rail to offer poor value for money, so we are not taking it forward at this time, but of course we always keep the issue under review.
Crossrail — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Paul Christopher Maynard (Conservative, Centre-right): We always want to make sure that commuters in London, which is one of the most burdened parts of the network, have the best possible chance of having a reliable, predictable, punctual service, with a good chance of getting a seat. That is why we, contrary to what happened in the 13 years of Labour Government, are investing so many billions of pounds in new carriages across London and the south-east.
High Speed 2 — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): To be absolutely clear, the Government are firmly committed to HS2, which will become the backbone of our national rail network and help us to build an economy that works for everyone. I have spent a lot of time this summer looking at the full extent of the route, so I fully understand all the issues around it.
High Speed 2 — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I cannot pre-announce the autumn statement, but I can say this: the hon. Lady knows that I am a regular visitor to Liverpool—I was there during the summer—and I am well aware of the transport challenges around the city. I am also proud that we are spending something like £350 million today on rail improvements. We need to make sure that Liverpool is well served in future.
High Speed 2 — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Martin John Vickers (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my right hon. Friend agree that the biggest disadvantage of the HS2 route is that it does not go to Cleethorpes? As he knows, we are urgently in need of a direct service to King’s Cross. Will he continue to work with me to try to deliver a direct service to Cleethorpes?
High Speed 2 — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I am always delighted to work with my hon. Friend on improving the rail service and transport system in Cleethorpes. I fear that I probably will not be able to deliver on getting HS2 to go there.
High Speed 2 — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I do not want to start my relationship with the hon. Gentleman on a bad note, but I have to say that that is a lot of nonsense. We have a proposal for an innovative railway line that is completing its journey as a hybrid Bill through the Lords, and we will start work next year. We aim to deliver the first stage, as planned, in the middle of the next decade, and later this autumn, we will set out the remaining route in detail. I am proud to do that for this important project for our nation.
Rail Services: Overcrowding — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Paul Christopher Maynard (Conservative, Centre-right): This Government are making the biggest investment in our railways since the Victorian era, enabling more trains and longer trains to operate on many of our busiest routes. More than 563 new carriages are planned to enter service by the end of 2020 [Official Report, 10 October 2016, Vol. 615, c. 1MC.]
Rail Services: Overcrowding — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Paul Christopher Maynard (Conservative, Centre-right): In the interests of brevity, I will not have a theological debate with the hon. Lady about whether that is privately or publicly financed, but it is publicly financed. I recognise that she has been a doughty campaigner for improved services to Hull. Connectivity to Hull is very important and I look forward to giving her good news as soon as we can.
Rail Services: Overcrowding — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Amanda Anne Milling (Conservative, Centre-right): Electrification of the Chase line will help to address overcrowding. However, I am aware that there may be delays in getting electric trains on the line. Will my hon. Friend review the position and do everything in his power to ensure that we get electric trains as soon as possible?
Rail Services: Overcrowding — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Paul Christopher Maynard (Conservative, Centre-right): I am sure the hon. Gentleman will welcome the fact that more than two thirds of the services that were taken out of the timetable have now been put back in again. Our focus is on restoring normality to the service and putting the interests of passengers first. The service is improving on a regular basis, with more services returning to the full timetable, and I will focus on that to make sure that we get back to the full timetable.[Official Report, 10 October 2016, Vol. 615, c. 2MC.]
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): First, I thank the Scottish National party and others for their kind words of welcome to me and the new team. It is great to be back in the transport brief after a decade. I am very proud that my first actions as Secretary of State were to give the go-ahead for the expansion of London City airport and to visit the Bombardier factory in Derby to announce a £1 billion new train order for a service that is essential to this country. I am grateful to all the people throughout our transport network who are making it a success across most of the country.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Philip Thomas Hollobone (Conservative, Centre-right): As they do not know, will the Government count the mileage of residential roads that remain unadopted by local highways authorities, including a large and growing number in Kettering, and ensure that no residential road remains unadopted after 10 years?
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: Do Ministers agree that the Brighton main line 2 rail line, which will reopen the Lewes to Uckfield line and has a feasibility study ongoing at the moment, is the only realistic long-term solution that will increase rail capacity to the Sussex coast?
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I am very interested in this as a proposal, and it is being looked at very carefully. What I would say to my hon. Friend, to every Member on the Southern route and to all the passengers on the Southern route is that I recognise that the issues over the last few months have been unacceptable. I am working hard with all those involved, and I have unveiled a number of changes in recent weeks, which I believe will help to get this situation resolved as quickly as possible. It has not been acceptable; it has to be dealt with, and we are working as hard as we can to ensure that it is.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2016-09-15
Topic: Transportation
Questions: Do Ministers agree that the Brighton main line 2 rail line, which will reopen the Lewes to Uckfield line and has a feasibility study ongoing at the moment, is the only realistic long-term solution that will increase rail capacity to the Sussex coast?; Clause 21 of the Bus Services Bill bans local authorities from forming their own bus companies. This policy went unmentioned in bus reform workshop documents and in any prior announcements. Will the Minister explain how this clause can possibly be reconciled with the Government’s so-called devolution revolution?; Two out of three platforms at Lichfield Trent Valley railway station, which is on the west coast main line, are completely inaccessible to disabled people. First there was a plan to make them accessible; then we were told it was delayed. People in Lichfield—and, in particular, the Member of Parliament for Lichfield—are getting rather irritated about this. What is happening?
Paul Christopher Maynard (Conservative, Centre-right): Like me, my hon. Friend is a passionate advocate of improved accessibility on our rail network. As he will know, some of the Access for All funding was re-prioritised under the Hendy recommendations. I am hoping to announce very shortly which stations will be prioritised again. I stop in Lichfield Trent Valley often myself—largely in the dark, I must confess—and I am sure there is a great need for improved accessibility there. I look forward to meeting my hon. Friend to further discuss that.