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“Finally, when do you think the evaluation of the pilots will be published?”

“Thank you. We have heard about enhanced partnerships and the wide benefit that they offer. We also know that workers working with employers, local authorities and service users is important and effective. So can we get trade unions joining the EP forums?”

“You have said, “Delivering better bus services will ensure people have proper access to jobs and opportunities, putting more money in their pockets and powering growth in every corner of the country.” With that in mind, Minister, what changes do we expect to see in buses between now and the end of this Parliament?”

“Although the shadow Minister raises some really important issues around school parking and parking on pavements, does he recognise that this debate is focused on the operations of private parking companies, which are ripping off so many of our residents, and that we should not dilute that message?”

“Another resident contacted me and said: “I’ll probably just pay the fine without contesting it, because the hassle of appealing would be too much.” The data shows us that those people are sadly far from alone. Although almost one in two motorists who appeals gets their fines cancelled, 80% of private parking fines are …”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered parking regulation. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Member for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) for his support in securing this important debate. I also thank my hon. Friends the Members for Darlington (Lola McEvoy), for Sheffield C…”

“I thank all Members from both sides of the House who took part in the debate. As enlightening as their contributions were, it was really unfortunate to hear so many stories of residents across the country who have been subject to fines and such poor tactics and behaviours from private car parking operators. That needs …”

“If it costs them more to do that, they will just pay the notice.”

“It might be what is needed to change that behaviour.”

“Currently, only strategic authorities are allowed to set up new lane rental schemes without applying to the Secretary of State, rather than all local authorities. Should all local authorities be allowed to set up new lane rental schemes?”

“Yes, why not extend it to other local authorities?”

“If the new legislation is passed and we get the new powers, have you done any work on how many additional schemes will be introduced as a consequence?”

“We have limited experience now, but how are we learning lessons from the limited amount of experience that we have?”

“Some lane rental schemes charge utility companies straightaway while others start charging after day two to incentivise them to do the works a little more quickly. Should this incentive be a feature of all lane rental schemes?”

“Just building on Katie’s point, Minister, the head of traffic management at Via East Midlands Ltd highlighted a problem with local authorities not being able to raise multiple fixed penalty notices for ongoing problems. For example, if there are five days of roadworks and traffic management has not been set up on day o…”

“T6. Last month was a fantastic opportunity to welcome the Secretary of State to the Vaillant factory in Derby and to learn about Great British Nuclear’s incredible investment of £1.8 million in solar panels. We know that, done right, the clean energy transition will support communities across the UK and thousands of ne…”

“In Derby, like in so many communities across the country, we face a lack of available SEND school placements with appropriately trained teachers. In ’23-24 alone, Derby city council spent £18 million on placements outside the city. It is wrong that pupils and their families are not getting the support that they need in…”

“In Derby, our football club is not just a team; it is at the heart of our community, uniting us across generations. Derby and Derby County have a rich footballing heritage, heroes to inspire us and a bright future ahead, but the future has not always looked so bright. In 2021, we entered administration. Fans were left …”

“The Climate Change Committee has pointed out that low carbon aviation technologies are at quite an early stage of their development. Does that not make airport expansion environmentally risky?”

“As a Derby MP, I have noticed that in the Chamber the ferry service to the Isle of Wight and its reliability and pricing has been raised several times. Is the DFT doing all it can to help find a resolution to that issue?”