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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with Highways England on the next Road Investment Strategy. more like this
tabling member constituency City of Chester more like this
tabling member printed
Christian Matheson more like this
uin 906929 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answer text <p><strong>I have regular contact with Highways England on this matter. </strong><strong>Earlier this year, the Department consulted on Highways England’s proposed priorities for the second Road Investment Strategy. A response to this consultation will be published in the coming weeks. </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-11T12:55:04.893Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-11T12:55:04.893Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4408
label Biography information for Christian Matheson more like this
985571
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: North Devon more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What discussions he has had with Devon County Council on improvements to the North Devon link road. more like this
tabling member constituency North Devon more like this
tabling member printed
Peter Heaton-Jones more like this
uin 906930 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answer text <p>Department and Council officials have met to discuss the arrangements for taking forward the scheme to improve the North Devon Link Road between South Molton and Bideford which was announced in May. The meeting was constructive and we will continue to work closely with the Council leading up to their submission of a final business case in 2020. The Department has given provisional approval to investing £82.1m towards the £93.1m scheme.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-11T13:49:21.823Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-11T13:49:21.823Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4524
label Biography information for Peter Heaton-Jones more like this
985572
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading High Speed 2 Line more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What assessment he has made of the potential effect of High Speed Two on the economies of the (a) Midlands and (b) North of England. more like this
tabling member constituency Nuneaton more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Marcus Jones more like this
uin 906934 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answer text <p><strong>HS2 will transform the UK economy with construction supporting up to 30,000 new jobs, as set out in the HS2 Skills, Employment and Education Strategy, launched last month. 70 percent of construction jobs supported over the entire HS2 programme will be outside of London. It will directly link 8 of the UK’s 10 largest cities and provide a step change in the country’s railway capacity. </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Wealden more like this
answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-11T12:46:08.673Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-11T12:46:08.673Z
answering member
4460
label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani more like this
tabling member
4024
label Biography information for Mr Marcus Jones more like this
985573
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Road Traffic more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps his Department is taking to reduce congestion on the strategic road network. more like this
tabling member constituency Mid Dorset and North Poole more like this
tabling member printed
Michael Tomlinson more like this
uin 906935 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answer text <p><strong>The Government is investing £15 billion to maintain and improve England’s strategic road network and reduce congestion. Highways England are making good progress delivering the schemes set out in the first Road Investment Strategy. In their latest delivery plan update, published in July 2018, they confirm that 22 major schemes have been completed since 2015.</strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-11T13:02:44.333Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-11T13:02:44.333Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4497
label Biography information for Michael Tomlinson more like this
985574
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Ports more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on support for UK ports to prepare for the UK leaving the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Paul Sweeney more like this
uin 906936 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answer text <p><strong>The Department for Transport is working closely with HM Treasury, HM Revenue &amp; Customs and other Departments under the auspices of the Border Delivery Group. As part of this process, we are engaging with ports and encouraging prudent preparations. </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Epsom and Ewell more like this
answering member printed Chris Grayling more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-11T13:18:15.393Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-11T13:18:15.393Z
answering member
1413
label Biography information for Lord Grayling more like this
tabling member
4642
label Biography information for Mr Paul Sweeney more like this
985612
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Lost Working Days: Temperature more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the cost to (a) businesses in Coventry and (b) the UK economy of work absences as a result of the summer 2018 heatwave. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 178228 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
answer text <p>No such estimate has been made.</p><p> </p><p>According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK economy grew by 0.4% in Q2 2018, and 0.7% in the three months to August. This was the highest three-month GDP growth rate since February 2017.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-16T16:01:54.687Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-16T16:01:54.687Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
985613
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Birmingham Airport more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of plans to expand Birmingham Airport; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 178229 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
answer text <p>No assessment has been made. The Department understands that Birmingham Airport’s plans to expand its current premises would be within the current boundaries of the airport site. Any planning application would be for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council’s planning committee to consider.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-16T11:27:16.173Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-16T11:27:16.173Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
985614
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Roads: Horse Riding more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on road (a) safety and (b) regulations for horse riders in (i) Coventry and (ii) the West Midlands; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 178230 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
answer text <p>Horse riders are already protected in law with applicable offences for drivers such as driving dangerously, driving without due care and attention and driving without reasonable consideration for other road users.</p><p> </p><p>This is set out in the Highway Code along with advice on being aware of horse riders and allowing adequate distance when passing them. The Department is aware that not all road users follow the rules on safe overtaking and so on 12 August 2018 I announced that the Department would be reviewing the advice in the Highway Code in relation to overtaking vulnerable road users, including horse riders.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-16T16:01:36.037Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-16T16:01:36.037Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
985615
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept id 10 more like this
answering dept short name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
answering dept sort name Digital, Culture, Media and Sport more like this
hansard heading Video Games: Young People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on tackling video game addiction among young people; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 178231 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-17more like thismore than 2018-10-17
answer text <p>It is important that young people enjoy video games as part of an active and balanced lifestyle that includes time for exercise and socialising in the real world. Through our Internet Safety Strategy we are working closely with the games industry, agencies such as the Video Standards Council and others to improve online safety in games, including promoting healthy and responsible gaming. More broadly, to better understand the relationship between social media and the mental health of children and young people up to 25 years old, the Chief Medical Officer will be leading a systematic review to examine all relevant international research in the area.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stourbridge more like this
answering member printed Margot James more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-17T16:58:50.783Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-17T16:58:50.783Z
answering member
4115
label Biography information for Margot James more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
985616
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-11more like thismore than 2018-10-11
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Cumbria Constabulary: Appleby Horse Fair more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will meet with the chief constable of Cumbria Constabulary to discuss the adequacy of funding for Cumbria Constabulary to effectively police the area surrounding the Appleby Horse Fair each year. more like this
tabling member constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Farron more like this
uin 178265 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2018-10-18more like thismore than 2018-10-18
answer text <p>Ministers meet on a regular basis with police leaders to discuss a range of topics. Last year, I spoke to all 43 polices force in England &amp; Wales about the demands they face.</p><p>The Government is supporting the police to respond to changing demand with an over £460m increase in total investment in the police system this financial year, including an increase of around £280m in funding for Police &amp; Crime Commissioners through council tax precept.The Cumbria PCC’s direct resource funding is £102.9 million in 2018/19, an increase of £2.5 million from precept compared to 2017/18.</p><p>Decisions about the allocation of police resources and deployment of officers are for Chief Constables and democratically accountable PCCs. They are responsible for ensuring the needs of the local community are met.If any force faces an exceptional event that could threaten the financial stability of the force, the Police and Crime Commissioners can apply to the Home Office for special grant funding.</p>
answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner more like this
answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-18T17:09:46.713Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-18T17:09:46.713Z
answering member
1561
label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd more like this
tabling member
1591
label Biography information for Tim Farron more like this