Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Neil Hudson Excerpts
Thursday 24th November 2022

(1 year, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Harper Portrait Mr Harper
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I am very familiar with that issue from my time as Minister for Disabled People. The behaviour that the hon. Lady describes is, of course, already unlawful. She has set out a specific case; if she writes to me with the details, we will look into it and see what further work we can do to make sure that the existing law to ensure fairness for guide dog owners is properly enforced across the United Kingdom.

Neil Hudson Portrait Dr Neil Hudson (Penrith and The Border) (Con)
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I, many constituents and countless people up and down the land struggle each week with the poor and unreliable service provided by Avanti West Coast. People are missing interviews, appointments, family events and social occasions. Can the Minister give the latest Government assessment of Avanti’s performance and confirm that nothing will be ruled out, including stripping it of its contract if it does not lift its game?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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It is dreadful at the moment. Come on, Minister.