Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robert Courts and Rob Roberts

Thursday 11th March 2021 Commons Chamber

[Robert Courts]

I simply have to disagree with the hon. Member. The first global travel taskforce reported in November, as promised. We had the robust release of the test to release scheme in December in time for the Christmas market. Now it is right that we take stock, look at the whole aviation sector, consult carefully and have a new GTT. We will, as we have said, report to the Prime Minister and publish the reports on 12 April, and 17 May is the earliest date on which international travel can resume. We are working with and meeting and consulting the sector on a weekly and daily basis. It is a major ongoing piece of work very much at pace.

[Rob Roberts (Delyn) (Con)]

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Union connectivity review.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Robert Courts and Rob Roberts

Thursday 3rd December 2020 Commons Chamber

[Robert Courts]

I am glad to confirm that the Government are committed to international efforts to reduce pollution from ships, including through the London-based International Maritime Organisation. I am pleased to be able to inform my hon. Friend that from 1 January 2021, the channel and North sea, including the East Sussex coast, will be designated a nitrogen oxide emissions control area under international law. I thank her for her continued outstanding advocacy for clean air in her constituency and across the UK.

[Rob Roberts (Delyn) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to improve rail connections in the north of England.