Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Catherine Atkinson and Alison McGovern

Monday 13th April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alison McGovern]

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising that point on behalf of his constituents. We take everybody’s views into account. I know that this will be difficult, but we will be working with all colleagues as we make the process work.

[Catherine Atkinson (Derby North) (Lab)]

The week before Easter, Derby suffered a terrible incident in which a car was driven into crowds of people on Friar Gate and several people were seriously injured. Will the Minister join me in thanking the emergency services for their response, as well as members of the public who delivered first aid? Will she meet me to discuss how we can strengthen local preparedness and design out risks, not just in Derby but across the country, to help to keep people safe in future?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Catherine Atkinson and Alison McGovern

Monday 12th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alison McGovern]

I have already met the hon. Lady and I would be very happy to meet her again.

[Catherine Atkinson (Derby North) (Lab)]

Hundreds of new homes are being built at the Friar Gate goods yard, originally a 19th-century rail depot. This development is near the city centre, but other housing that was built further out under the Conservatives went up with inadequate transport infrastructure and little thought for public transport. What is being done to ensure that new homes have the transport infrastructure that they need?