Debates between Lord Herbert of South Downs and John Bercow during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Wed 18th Jul 2018

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Debate between Lord Herbert of South Downs and John Bercow
Wednesday 18th July 2018

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The professor has helped us, and that is very useful.

Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait Nick Herbert (Arundel and South Downs) (Con)
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Some 2,400 trains have been cancelled at Hassocks, in my constituency, since the introduction of the new timetable. The interim timetable this week seems to have resulted in fewer cancellations, so it is an improvement, but trains are still being delayed. What it has not done is to restore the direct service from Hassocks to Clapham Junction, and Hassocks is unique among commuting stations in no longer having such a service. Will my hon. Friend undertake to look at the matter again and ask GTR to review that omission, with a view to putting it right in future timetable changes?

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Debate between Lord Herbert of South Downs and John Bercow
Thursday 6th July 2017

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait Nick Herbert (Arundel and South Downs) (Con)
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It is good to see the Rainbow flag flying over the Foreign Office in Pride week. Will my right hon. Friend assure me that she and the Government will remain fully committed to protecting LGBT rights, both at home and abroad, where there is work still to do?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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At least as importantly, the Rainbow flag will be flying over the House.