Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Barry Sheerman and Chris Heaton-Harris

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Chris Heaton-Harris]

I would like to thank the local councils and the Northern Ireland civil service for the work they have done on this so far. The flooding, which I know we will talk about a bit later, was extraordinary and so many people were affected who did not expect to be. Some £15 million has been assigned for that at this point in time, but the right hon. Gentleman is quite right to say that the consequences of the floods will have ramifications for months and years to come.

[Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)]

3. Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy on improving the performance of Northern Irish universities as measured by the Times Higher Education impact rankings.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Barry Sheerman and Chris Heaton-Harris

Thursday 2nd July 2020 Commons Chamber

[Chris Heaton-Harris]

My hon. Friend is right to say that we need to capitalise on the unprecedented growth in active travel that we have seen recently, especially on bicycles and e-bicycles. He is completely correct about e-scooters; these trials will only include rental scooters. This will allow them to take place in a controlled manner while we assess the safety and other impacts. A wide range of e-scooters are available, building to different standards. I would like to think that the trials will demonstrate how useful they are in the mix for active travel.

[Mr Barry Sheerman (Huddersfield) (Lab/Co-op)]

Whether the Government plan to make a sustainable transport plan implementation strategy mandatory for every local authority.