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Joshua Reynolds

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Public Finances: Borrowing Costs
Thursday 9th January 2025

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Lightwood Portrait Simon Lightwood
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We know how important local bus services are to communities. Our reforms of the bus sector, combined with £1 billion of investment, will ensure that local leaders have the necessary tools to ensure that bus services truly reflect the needs of passengers.

Joshua Reynolds Portrait Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead) (LD)
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T2. Over the past few weeks, I have seen at first hand how businesses on WhatsApp groups are using bots to buy up driving tests and then sell them at £250 or more. That is even after the Government’s changes that came into force on Monday this week. What further steps can the Secretary of State take to stop that practice?

Lilian Greenwood Portrait Lilian Greenwood
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The hon. Member is right to raise concerns about these appalling practices that are being used to rip off learner drivers. To help with this, we announced a call for evidence on the current rules and processes, and we will be working hard to eliminate the bots and make sure that learner drivers get a proper deal.

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