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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Jan 2022
Russia’s Grand Strategy

"As the leader of the UK delegation to the Council of Europe, I have a major problem: we have to deal with the Russians all the time, almost on a daily basis. The question I have asked, and to which I have not received a proper answer from anyone, is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Jul 2021
International Travel

"I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. I realise that this is not his decision, but what additional evidence does his statement provide to help the House of Commons authorities in their deliberations on whether my delegation can return to Europe?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 29 Jun 2021
International Travel

"I am particularly concerned about travel to France. My delegation to the Council of Europe, most of whom have been double-vaccinated, and despite having diplomatic status themselves, are having to wait to represent the UK in person until France has gone green. What changes does my right hon. Friend anticipate …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 10 Dec 2020
Future of the Coach Industry

"Like my hon. Friend the Member for Broxbourne (Sir Charles Walker), I have coach companies in my constituency that have never darkened my doorstep; they have just got on with their business. However, they have contacted me recently about an issue that nobody has raised so far: whether they should …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Sep 2020
Aviation Sector

"I agree absolutely. We need to do all we can as we go through the covid-19 crisis to make sure that we retain key industries and jobs in our country.

Climate Assembly UK also recommend investments in the development and use of new technologies for air travel. There are different …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

" What steps his Department has taken with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to repatriate British nationals stranded overseas as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 May 2020
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank my right hon. Friend for helping, with other Departments, to bring so many of my constituents home safely. Can he tell me, in my role as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Nigeria, what the situation is there with regard to the availability of aircraft? How many more …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 05 Feb 2020
Rail Services: Maidenhead, Twyford and Branch Lines

"My right hon. Friend mentioned the problem at Twyford. Part of that originates with people from Henley driving to Twyford to get the trains through. Will she accept my enthusiasm for joining her in getting the car parking?..."
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Written Question
Roads: Construction
Thursday 9th January 2020

Asked by: John Howell (Conservative - Henley)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeframe is for the review of the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway.

Answered by George Freeman

We will provide an update on whether the project should continue in due course.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 09 Jul 2019
Active Travel

"My hon. Friend mentioned town planning. There is a crucial point on which the Government could be helpful. His constituency is very similar to mine: it has a lot of footpaths going across what is basically agricultural land. Does he agree that the Government should insist that, when development takes …..."
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