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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
P&O Ferries and Employment Rights

"Before I make my main points, may I just say that I have heard reference to the tonnage tax a couple of times in this debate? Some of us have been dealing with the tonnage tax issue for more than 20 years, and, time and again, we have raised it …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
P&O Ferries and Employment Rights

"I will come onto that. That was my second point. My first point is that we need to inject a sense of urgency into this debate. I have listened to what the Government have said, and the Government have listened to what the Opposition have said and to what their …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Sep 2021
Decarbonising Aviation

"I say to the hon. Member for Angus (Dave Doogan) that that was incredibly informative and really constructive. It was worth coming, if only for the entertainment. That was very good.

As the MP with Heathrow in his constituency, I obviously have a special interest. We have been through a …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 07 Jul 2021
Regional Airports

"I congratulate the hon. Member for St Austell and Newquay (Steve Double). I represent the constituency in which Heathrow is located, which in no way can be described as a regional airport—I apologise if he feels that I am Zoom-bombing the debate—but I think it is absolutely critical to have …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 24 Jun 2021
Covid-19: Support for Aviation, Tourism and Travel Industries

"With Heathrow in my constituency, naturally I am worried about what is happening in both aviation and tourism. The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in my constituency has risen by more than 220% in the first year of the pandemic, so there is an urgent need for action.

I …..."

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Written Question
Transport for London: KPMG
Thursday 17th June 2021

Asked by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the timeline is for the publication of the KPMG report into Transport for London’s financial sustainability.

Answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch

The Government’s review into Transport for London’s future financial position continues to be a matter of live policymaking. The Government will continue to monitor the public interest test for when publication might be appropriate.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jun 2021
Aviation, Travel and Tourism Industries

"I just say gently to the Minister that the Government need to get real in this debate. Even the industry’s figures suggest that it will take at least until 2023 to 2025 for aviation demand to recover from pre-crisis levels. A report by the New Economics Foundation and the TUC …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 22 Mar 2021
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]

"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 22 Mar 2021
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]

"I wish to speak to new clauses 1 and 2 and amendment 1, standing in my name. I will seek to be as brief as possible, Mr Deputy Speaker; with your permission, I will aim to speak for no more than 10 minutes. Over the years, I have tried to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 22 Mar 2021
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]

"He has confused me as well, Mr Deputy Speaker.

There has been an acknowledgement of the issues raised in the new clauses and amendments. It is clear that we all agree on the objectives, even if we do not agree on the path to achieve them. I am a great …..."

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