Business of the House

Judith Cummins Excerpts

Thursday 5th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

I call Alex Mayer.

[Alex Mayer (Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard) (Lab)]

Young coach drivers are severely limited in the distances they are allowed to drive. Trying to get to London from your constituency, Madam Deputy Speaker, they would only make it as far as Sheffield. The Government have recently closed a consultation on this issue. Could the Leader of the House let us know when we will get a response? It seems very strange that people of the same age are able to drive a 44-tonne lorry, but not a coach for any considerable distance.

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[Sir Alan Campbell]

I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important matter to the House. He is right to highlight the action that the Government are taking on potholes; we are providing a record £7.3 billion boost for councils over the next four years. I do hope that the Reform-led council in Warwickshire hears my hon. Friend’s contribution today and takes action; otherwise, it will be a further example of Reform over-offering and under-delivering.

Royal Assent

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that His Majesty has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts:

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026

Rare Cancers Act 2026

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act 2026.