Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Burns and Robert Halfon

Thursday 27th June 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Burns]

The hon. Gentleman raises a very important point. It is crucial that access for those with restricted mobility is improved. That is why, as he will be aware, there is the Access for All scheme, with investment of more than £300 million for the whole programme, and with an additional £100 million to be made available for the next control period. We are as anxious as he is to ensure that there are improvements for such people.

[Robert Halfon (Harlow) (Con)]

Q5. What steps he is taking to support motorists; and if he will make a statement.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Burns and Robert Halfon

Thursday 28th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Burns]

The hon. Gentleman has raised this issue on a number of occasions, and I understand fully why he does so. This is certainly an issue that can be considered when any future franchise bid is being prepared.

[Robert Halfon (Harlow) (Con)]

5. What progress he is making on road building and new motorway junction schemes.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Burns and Robert Halfon

Tuesday 27th March 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Burns]

I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend and, as his question suggested, there is a consultation process. I can give him an assurance that the point that he has made will be fully considered as part of that consultation process.

[Robert Halfon (Harlow) (Con)]

Is my hon. Friend aware that the NHS reorganisation will abolish the strategic health authority in the eastern region, which will save £46 million a year—money that will be spent on front-line services in Harlow and elsewhere?

[Mr Burns]

I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend for pointing that out. It is crucial that we slim down the bureaucracy and management of the NHS so that we can make savings, so that they can go where they should—to provide more care for patients in the NHS.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Burns and Robert Halfon

Tuesday 29th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Robert Halfon (Harlow) (Con)]

Will the Minister review the problem of highly priced patient lines and introduce competition so that patients in Harlow and elsewhere no longer pay extortionate prices to watch TV or make phone calls?

[Mr Burns]

I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend for raising an issue that I know is of concern to many people. Although I cannot make promises about the outcome of any review, he has my assurance that we will be looking into this, and that we take on board the concerns that have been expressed over a number of years.