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Business without Debate — House of Commons, 2019-03-04
Topic: Energy
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 10 to 12 together Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Exiting the European Union (Financial Services) That the draft Securitisation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 23 January, be approved Exiting the European Union (Energy) That the draft Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved Exiting the European Union (Electricity) That the draft Electricity Network Codes and Guidelines (System Operation and Connection) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.—(Amanda Milling.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Exiting the European Union (Electricity) That the draft Electricity and Gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.—(Amanda Milling.) The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred until Wednesday 6 March (Standing Order No. 41A). Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Exiting the European Union (Gas) That the draft Gas (Security of Supply and Network Codes) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.—(Amanda Milling.) The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred until Wednesday 6 March (Standing Order No. 41A). Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Exiting the European Union (Electricity) That the draft Electricity Network Codes and Guidelines (Markets and Trading) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.—(Amanda Milling.) Question agreed to. Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Exiting the European Union (Food) That the draft Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 30 January, be approved.—(Amanda Milling.) The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred until Wednesday 6 March (Standing Order No. 41A). Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Exiting the European Union (Electronic Communications) That the draft Mobile Roaming (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 4 February, be approved.—(Amanda Milling.) The Deputy Speaker’s opinion as to the decision of the Question being challenged, the Division was deferred until Wednesday 6 March (Standing Order No. 41A).
Business without Debate — House of Commons, 2019-03-04
Topic: International Affairs
Eleanor Fulton Laing (Conservative, Centre-right): With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 18 to 20 together Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation) That the draft Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 31 January, be approved Exiting the European Union (Environmental Protection) That the draft Ozone-depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 6 February, be approved Exiting the European Union (Customs) That the draft International Waste Shipments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid before this House on 11 February, be approved.—(Amanda Milling.) Question agreed to.
Bus Services: Greater Manchester — House of Commons, 2019-03-04
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman makes a valid point about the statutory instrument tomorrow, but funding for buses, especially for Manchester, is particularly high compared with other parts of the country. It does very well for buses through different types of funding across the Government. For example, I sign off on budgets for low-emission buses. Manchester is always very good at putting together fantastic bids and securing funding, including, I believe, a section of the £2.5 billion transforming cities fund, which will again provide an opportunity to support buses and tackle congestion, thus bringing communities together The hon. Gentleman talked a lot about how services can improve, especially when more information is available on routes and ticketing, and accuracy and transparency on fares. That is why the open data part of the Bus Services Act is absolutely key. We know that passengers want to have good information and clarity not only about when they can get their bus but on how much their ticket is going to be. The bus open data powers in the 2017 Act will go further than the partnership provisions requiring all bus operators of local services in England to open up route and timetable, fares and tickets and real time information for passengers from 2020. Those improvements aim to remove uncertainty in bus journeys, improve journey planning and help passengers to secure best value tickets The hon. Gentleman touched on accessibility. We recently launched the inclusive transport strategy, which looked at how we can further reinforce the accessibility that buses have and remind drivers in particular which parts of the bus are available for wheelchair users. That work will continue I will touch on air quality because the hon. Gentleman raised that valid point. The environment is absolutely key for our constituents and buses across the UK are cleaner than ever, with 15% of the fleet now operating using low-emission technology. The ultra-low-emission bus scheme was announced in March 2018, making £48 million available for local authorities and operators. He will be pleased to be reminded that bus operators operating in Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority received £14.76 million, which will fund 70 electric buses and support infrastructure.
Bus Services: Greater Manchester — House of Commons, 2019-03-04
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): The Department is doing what it can through the money that it is making available—for example, the £48 million that I mentioned—and the assumption is that that will help not only to retrofit buses but to encourage bus operating companies to invest in their infrastructure. We know that one reason why people will jump on a bus is that they realise that it is a cleaner way to manage the environment I fear that I may be running out of time. We have to accept that there is no single solution that will work everywhere. I am confident that our commitment to local transport and the powers in the Bus Services Act will help to drive up bus numbers, as we would like to see across the country, but we must remember that buses are managed by local politicians, local authorities and bus operators. Only they can deliver better services by working together. I look forward to working with the hon. Member for Oldham West and Royton and anybody else who is passionate about buses to do what we can to improve bus numbers up and down the country Question put and agreed to.
Rail Fares — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Andrew Hanson Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): It is vital that passengers feel confident that they are buying the most appropriate ticket for their journey, which was why we committed in our manifesto to review rail ticketing, removing complexity and perverse pricing. The rail review will take a longer-term look at how the railway can support a fares system that delivers value for money for both passengers and taxpayers.
Rail Fares — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Andrew Hanson Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): My predecessor undertook to review the matter and remove some of the anomalies, and that work has already started, including in the fare review we saw earlier this year and the big piece of work reviewing how pay-as-you-go can be extended across the south-east. There has been a piecemeal approach where it has gone into Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and parts of Surrey, and we are taking a strategic approach to it and that will be happening in the first half of this year.
Rail Fares — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Christopher James Green (Conservative, Centre-right): Devolution to Greater Manchester offers enormous opportunities to simplify rail fares across the area. What has so far been achieved in that regard, and what opportunities have been taken to broaden out the ease of using different modes of public transport across Greater Manchester on a single ticket?
Rail Fares — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Andrew Hanson Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): That is very much a question for the Williams review of devolution structures in our transport sector. The principle of my hon. Friend’s question, which is about making things more convenient for passengers through smart ticketing, is absolutely right. If we make things easier for passengers, they will be more likely to use the services. That is a key question for the Williams review, and I will make sure that my hon. Friend’s question is fed through to Mr Williams.
Leaving the EU: Aviation — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): The UK Government and European Commission have agreed in principle that the two sides should negotiate a comprehensive air transport agreement. The Department is working closely with the aviation sector to ensure its requirements are factored into negotiations. The Department’s aviation technical notices and the European Commission’s published plans for aviation contingency preparations, alongside proposed EU regulations published on 19 December, clearly demonstrate that, in a no-deal scenario, both sides are committed to maintaining aviation connectivity.
Leaving the EU: Aviation — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I think that the aviation sector will continue to grow and develop as it has in recent years. We will continue to have connections across Europe, as we do at the moment, and, of course, with the plans for the expansion of Heathrow airport, there will be a real opportunity for apprenticeships in the sector and to open up new routes around the world, for example to emerging markets in Asia. I see the next 10 years as ones of great opportunity for the aviation sector.
Leaving the EU: Aviation — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Colin James Clark (Conservative, Centre-right): Does the Secretary of State agree that regional air connectivity within the UK is a priority as we leave the EU? Can he remind operators such as British Airways that reducing routes from Aberdeen International airport in my constituency disrupts business and leisure travel?
Leaving the EU: Aviation — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I agree with my hon. Friend, and that is why we have put down a clear requirement that as Heathrow expands a proportion of its capacity is set aside for regional connectivity within the United Kingdom. It is really important that an expanded Heathrow is a gateway for the whole United Kingdom to opportunities around the world, as well as within the country.
Leaving the EU: Aviation — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: International Affairs
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady says, "should we have to leave the EU". The country has already voted to leave the EU and we will next week vote on an agreement that would continue current aviation arrangements. If she is concerned about the contingency plans put in place by the European Union, will she join the Government in the Division Lobby next week to support the agreement?
Leaving the EU: Aviation — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I have had regular conversations with the leadership of the Belfast airports. Working with them in several areas, I want to see them expand their international flights. More flights are, of course, being planned for next summer, and I hope and believe that they have a strong and prosperous future with better links around the world.
Leaving the EU: Aviation — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): Yes. The Civil Aviation Authority has been working for well over a year to ensure that in the event that we do not continue as a member of EASA we have a properly functional British alternative.
Community Transport — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): The services run by community transport operators are of vital importance to our transport sector and communities. During the most recent financial year, the Government supported community transport operators with almost £3.1 million through the bus service operators grant. A number of projects from the £11.5 million building connections fund will also provide new community transport links to support those most at risk of isolation.
Community Transport — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will be aware that community transport operators, even within his own community, opened a new service as recently as a few months ago, with extra support from the Department and the bus service operators grant fund. I looked on his local council website to check what was happening with community transport, and there was a reference to the funding that the Department for Transport had provided. The council said that the excellent public community transport in the borough was being provided by funding provided by the Department for Transport.
Community Transport — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Martin John Vickers (Conservative, Centre-right): Until recently, the No. 5 bus service that passes through South Killingholme in my constituency was supported by a Government grant. The local authority is making provision for community transport to provide an alternative, but it will not replace the existing service. Will the Minister agree to meet me to discuss whether other funding streams can be found to support the service?
Community Transport — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady raises two very important issues. I will meet her to see what I can do to help out. She is right that if bus services are being changed, there needs to be communication with not only the traffic commissioner, but the local community. I am more than happy to sit down with her to see what is happening.
Community Transport — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): Those are two very important permits, and I know that they have previously caused some anxiety in the sector. Of course, we carried out a consultation. I want to make sure that we respond appropriately, which is why we will take our time to make sure we get it absolutely right. It is important to note that we are working with community transport operators and the Community Transport Association, which receives a substantial amount of funding from us. It is important to note that the status quo as it is today for community transport operators continues.
Community Transport — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): I no doubt do not need to point out to the hon. Gentleman that I am a she, not a he, but no matter We are very supportive of community transport operators, which was why the consultation was so important. We will make sure that our response actually fits the fantastic voluntary work that takes place within our community transport network.
Community Transport — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani (Conservative, Centre-right): I am a little confused by the hon. Gentleman’s statement, because the Government are yet to put out our response. We are working with the charities sector, including with the Community Transport Association and community transport operators. There is an EU regulation that we are trying to make this fit into, but we are committed to ensuring that our community transport operators continue to operate. That is why we have the £3 million fund and the £11.5 million building connections fund.
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): The Department has been working for some time to ensure that traffic can continue to flow through UK ports as frictionlessly as possible in all scenarios when we leave the European Union. This has included engaging closely with others across Government, and with ports and their representative bodies. As regards ferry capacity, I refer the House to the two statements I made earlier this week.
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): What is disappointing is that I would have hoped that the hon. Gentleman, as a Scottish Member, would welcome the additional opportunities for Scottish business as a result of expanded services from east coast ports to northern Europe provided by DFDS, which is a very substantial part of the contracts that we have let.
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): As I said in the House earlier this week, we will not be paying Seaborne until ferries operate. From the point of view of business in Scotland, we have made sure that there are additional routes available from the east coast ports to northern Europe. In the event of a no-deal Brexit, which I hope will not happen, that should be a really valuable alternative for Scottish business, and the hon. Gentleman should welcome that.
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I am very confident, as I have said, that HMRC will be ready. Of course, the point is that, at the moment, we do not collect customs tariffs or carry out checks. The Government have said very clearly that our prime priority in a post-Brexit world will be the fluidity of trade; other things can follow. Security, of course, remains of paramount importance, but beyond that, other things can follow. That is the approach the Government have taken.
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Transportation
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Stephen Crabb (Conservative, Centre-right): I have two ports in my constituency, with ferry connections running from Milford Haven and Fishguard to Ireland. Those ports assure me that they have the skills and the capacity to handle a variety of Brexit scenarios, but all they see at the moment is the promise of further argument and gridlock in this place. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we have a duty in this House to provide a way forward for this industry? Those who take comfort in just opposing everything are failing in their responsibilities.
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): I agree with my right hon. Friend. The reality is that it is all well and good Labour Members saying, "We don’t want no deal," but then they are going to vote against the deal. They have not come up with any credible alternative plan, so I am afraid I take with a very large pinch of salt most of what the Labour party says at the moment.
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Philip Thomas Hollobone (Conservative, Centre-right): Will the Secretary of State confirm to the House that the Government have signed the common transit convention, which means that, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, customs declarations and import duties, as now, will be required to be paid only when the goods arrive at their final destination?
Leaving the EU: Ports — House of Commons, 2019-01-10
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.; What steps he is taking to reduce potential disruption to travel at UK ports in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Christopher Stephen Grayling (Conservative, Centre-right): That is absolutely correct. In very many international trading scenarios using the common transit convention, customs processes can be at the start and the end of the journey. That is one reason why I felt able to say to the House earlier this week that I was confident that, in all circumstances, trade would continue to move relatively freely.