Debates between Louise Haigh and John Whittingdale during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Louise Haigh and John Whittingdale
Thursday 10th October 2024

(2 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh
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I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for her question. The previous Government took two-and-a-half years after the P&O ferry scandal to do nothing. In fewer than 100 days, we are bringing forward legislation that will prevent such a scandal ever happening again, and we are working with operators who employ properly in this space and the trade unions to bring forward protections on rostering as well.

John Whittingdale Portrait Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)
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T4. The A12 is the major artery between London and the east coast, yet it is already busier than most motorways and suffers from horrendous congestion and delays. Will the Minister therefore press ahead with the widening scheme, which is at an advanced stage, and without which the Government’s projected growth targets and housing targets simply will not be met?