Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Jonathan Davies Excerpts
Thursday 5th September 2024

(2 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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My hon. Friend raises an important matter. We have committed to legislating to establish an armed forces commissioner to champion our armed forces and improve their service to this country. That will be forthcoming soon.

Jonathan Davies Portrait Jonathan Davies (Mid Derbyshire) (Lab)
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Sixth-formers at Belper school in my constituency tell me that they face inordinate waits to take a driving test. May I ask the Leader of the House to work with her Cabinet colleagues to address this issue as part of the new Government’s plans to get this great country back on the road to recovery?

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I am sure the Transport Secretary will come to this House at some point to address driving tests for young people, which I know are a real issue. We support young people being able to get the independence that they need through driving. We have Transport questions on my 50th birthday—I know I do not look old enough—which is 10 October, and I am sure my hon. Friend will want to raise it then.