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Written Question
Railway Stations: Toton
Friday 20th October 2023

Asked by: Darren Henry (Conservative - Broxtowe)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to page 77 of the Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands, published by his Department in November 2021, what progress his Department has made on implementing a new station for local and regional services at Toton.

Answered by Huw Merriman

We have been working closely with local and regional stakeholders including Midlands Connect and the East Midlands Development Company to support the regeneration plans for the area. We will continue to do so in assessing the implications of Network North.

Written Question
Cycling: Infrastructure
Monday 11th September 2023

Asked by: Darren Henry (Conservative - Broxtowe)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to announce further rounds of funding for mini-Holland schemes.

Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

The Government is investing at least £100m of capital funding in active travel infrastructure over the next two years, including for mini-Holland schemes.

Further funding to local authorities for active travel schemes in 2023/24 onwards will be announced later in the year.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"1. If he will meet representatives of the George Spencer Academy and National Highways to discuss the safety of the footbridge crossing the A52. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Nov 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"On Monday, I met National Highways at George Spencer Academy in my constituency of Broxtowe. As the Minister knows, the academy is separated by the A52 and is therefore connected by a footbridge. The footbridge has tragically been the site of several suicide attempts over the years, and it is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Jun 2022
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill

"I thank the Minister for inviting me to view the HS2 site at Old Oak Common last week, where I was able to see first hand how HS2 Ltd and its contractors are learning lessons as they go along. There is every chance that when we come to the Crewe …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 09 Dec 2021
Electric Vehicles: Transition by 2030

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for securing this debate.

I am pleased to be here today to speak on such a crucial and exciting topic and to see so many other hon. Members here to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Dec 2021
Rail Investment and Integrated Rail Plan

"A few weeks ago, the Government announced £96 billion worth of infrastructure for rail throughout the midlands and the north—an unprecedented commitment to levelling up transport and delivering on the Government’s agenda. The east midlands, where I have my constituency of Broxtowe, has received the lowest spend on transport per …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 18 Nov 2021
Integrated Rail Plan: North and Midlands

"I thank the Government for this positive announcement on rail infrastructure in the east midlands, but will my right hon. Friend outline his plan for Toton in my constituency?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"Thank you, Mr Speaker. I do appreciate your understanding when I was blocked getting into the House earlier today by the protesters.

Last year, thankfully, the Prime Minister came to Broxtowe to announce “Gear Change”, which provides £2 billion-worth of cycling and walking funding. That indicates that active travel is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"7. What steps his Department is taking to encourage the uptake of cycling and walking. ..."
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