(9 years, 1 month ago)
Commons ChamberThat is not the Bill’s intention. As we go through the Bill in Committee we will endeavour to iron out those concerns.
The Minister is very generous. Does he agree that there is a particular challenge in dealing with the supply of substances from overseas areas outside British jurisdiction? Having an offence in relation to the purchasing of those substances on the internet, which almost certainly would be the means of purchase, helps in some ways to deal with a situation that is otherwise difficult to deal with and legislate for.
(14 years, 4 months ago)
Commons ChamberNot only are there 70,000 vehicles a day, but 20% are HGVs, which is 10% higher than the average in the UK. The project will cost between £86 million and £142 million. When the spending review is over, we will assess the problems that Kettering is having because of that huge amount of traffic.
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.