My Department continues to tackle the very many different challenges that covid presents to all the forms of transport discussed here this morning. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Arguably the biggest transport issue that impacts on my constituents in Ipswich is the Orwell bridge. At the moment, the current speed limit is 60 mph, and when it closes because of high winds, the whole town grinds to a halt. The economic impact of this should not be underestimated. Highways England has a plan involving a 40 mph speed limit, which will I hope mean that the bridge can stay open even when it is very windy. However, I am slightly concerned about the timescale. Will my right hon. Friend communicate to Highways England his expectation that these new measures will be put in place before the new winter season—the windy season—when these closures will continue if we do not implement the new measures?

Our transport industries have been devastated by coronavirus, but its frontline workers have kept the country going in difficult times. We owe them a debt of gratitude. At the outset of topical questions, with 72 hours to go before the current rail franchise emergency measures agreements are due to expire, I expected the Transport Secretary to update the House. I am afraid my sheet is blank because no such statement, comment or indication followed. That is absolutely staggering. Are we to expect that, rather than something being reported to the House, it will come out over the next couple of days or the weekend, denying the House the opportunity to look into it? Will the Transport Secretary commit to making a statement to the House on Monday?

There are just 72 hours left to go—it is literally last-minute. It is a timetable that would make Northern shy. I do not know what is going on with the Transport Secretary. We know that passenger numbers have fallen to 7% of what they would be in normal times, yet rail fares are set for another increase in January. The average commuter will pay £3,000 for their season ticket, which is over £900 more than they would have paid in 2010. To encourage commuters back safely, will the Government commit to freezing fares and introducing part-time season tickets, as Labour has proposed?

Ruabon station in my constituency of Clwyd South is the only station on the Chester to Shrewsbury route that is not compliant with Access for All. Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss the urgent need for step-free access at Ruabon station, particularly given the projected increase in footfall due to new housing and commercial developments locally?

One thing that makes the British countryside unique is that it has been illegal to put up large advertising hoardings since the 1940s. Unfortunately, on my journey back from London last night, I saw 23 such hoardings that have been placed illegally in fields by farmers and others. What is the Government going to do to return the British countryside to its original state without constant advertising along motorways?

My constituents are fed up with speeding vehicles causing noise pollution, especially on the Rutland TT race circuit. Will my right hon. Friend consider running noise camera trials in some of our stunning 160 villages to address this issue?

Before the summer recess, the Secretary of State mentioned his plans to introduce hydrogen bus towns and hydrogen hubs. Will he update us on these plans, especially for cities such as Bath, which faces challenges with electric buses due to its topography?

Will the Secretary of State work with me to see that Tettenhall gets the train station it needs, to support the surrounding area and increase connectivity?

Before the general election, the Prime Minister committed to electrifying the entire midland main line. Will the Secretary of State reaffirm that commitment or was it another broken promise?

There are over 360,000 licensed taxi and private hire drivers in England. What assessment has the Secretary of State made of the impact on this sector, and how does he plan to measure the effectiveness of his statutory guidance issued in July?

Many taxi drivers have raised concerns about paying East Midlands Railway a full £600 fee for a permit to ply for hire at Loughborough station. Have there been discussions with rail operators, and if not, is it something you would consider?

I am concerned about the woeful state of electric vehicle charging networks in Thirsk and Malton. Many chargers require sign-up to a membership scheme or specific requirements. What more can we do to prevent the charging network from becoming a deterrent to electric vehicle adoption?

Back in July, the Government committed to decriminalising moving traffic offences. Given that Greater Manchester has called for this change for several years, will you give an update on the timeline for delivering on this commitment?

Staff who are losing their jobs in the aviation sector need the promised package of support to avoid more job losses. When will we see this support for the sector?

Passengers have been waiting for over two years since the Department's consultation on audio-visual announcements on buses. When will passengers finally get these benefits? Will you agree to meet me and the all-party group?

This Conservative Government are investing in the Highways England strategic road network. The A64 Hopgrove roundabout upgrade is essential not only to my constituents but also to people from West Yorkshire and beyond who suffer in queues. Will you give me an indication that this project is still in the programme and of when we are likely to see spades in the ground?

I know that you, Mr Speaker, the Secretary of State and the whole House will share my grief about the fatal Stonehaven tragedy and the environmental damage wrought by the Llangennech derailment. Given these incidents, I ask when the Secretary of State will make a full statement to this House outlining the future of rail, especially regarding HS2 contracts going to UK suppliers.