Speeches by Shanker.

“I encourage all hon. Members to visit us in Derby and in Derby city centre. They will find a city that is firmly on the up, with a bright future ahead. Our city centre regeneration projects are full steam ahead. We are creating fantastic cultural and community hubs in Derby, whether that is our multimillion-pound revam…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Earley and Woodley (Yuan Yang) for securing this important and timely debate. So many things make me proud to be an MP from Derby, and Derby County football club is one of them. We have some of the most dedicated and passio…”

“Yes, and planning.”

“There must be existing standards when planning these works. How effective are they? How do the utility companies comply with them? Would you suggest any improvements?”

“Emma, is there anything else on standards?”

“We have all experienced the sheer frustration when roadworks, temporary traffic lights and barriers are left far too long after roadworks are complete. Sometimes they are erected before the roadworks are due to start. What more can utility companies and contractors do to reduce the time spent occupying roads and paveme…”

“We have touched on this, but what kinds of problems arise for disabled people and people with access issues when they are moving around street works?”

“Yes.”

“Research suggests that young people without access to a car generally make 21% fewer trips on any mode of transport compared to adults. Given what we have heard this morning, it is obvious that there is a generational aspect to transport inequality. I am not sure if Karen or Stephen is best placed to answer this. What …”

“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk Coastal (Jenny Riddell-Carpenter) for securing this incredibly important debate. When we came into government we knew we were going to inherit a mess after years of chaos under the Conservatives. Unfortunately, special educational needs provision has been a particularly sho…”

“Good morning. The next few questions are on how aviation contributes to the UK economy. Very simply, how do airports generate economic growth? Could each of you cover directly and indirectly which sectors are impacted?”

“It is mainly freight, yes. To go back to the potential for economic growth outside airports in the south-east, what opportunities are there for economic growth delivered at regional level but for nationwide benefit?”

“It could be both—passengers and freight.”

“I wholeheartedly welcome the reforms and, importantly, the funding injection, which will help councils to rebuild after 14 years of disastrous Tory austerity. Can the Deputy Prime Minister confirm that her Department will move to longer-term funding settlements for local authorities as soon as possible, giving financia…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Peterborough (Andrew Pakes) for securing such an important debate as we approach National Apprenticeship Week. National Apprenticeship Week will bring us together to shine a spotlight on fantastic businesses and apprentice…”

“Does that mean GBRTT will get wound up? If so, what will happen to the funding for it and the people in it? Are they going to be moved into the Department?”

“Thank you.”

“When do you think we will get more details? With that in mind, can I on behalf of both of us invite you to a visit of Derby?”

“Thank you, Chair. My favourite subject: Derby and the headquarters. An announcement has been made for a commitment for a headquarters in Derby. Can you share with us the progress made on the actual headquarters? Has any scoping been done on the size and function of it?”

“Finally on this point, whether they are GBRTT staff or DFT staff doing the work the transition team started, we obviously have people on seats in Derby. Will that continue irrespective of what happens with GBRTT?”