MP says new technology on existing Crossing should be tried before toll increases introduced Today in the House of Commons during Transport Questions, John Baron MP criticised the Government for planned toll charge increases to fund the construction of a second crossing so that congestion could be eased. The Government has proposed to increase...
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MP encourages residents to use service This week John Baron MP has received news that Essex County Council will now provide grant funding to Basildon District Volunteer Carers to ‘kickstart’ the trial of a new ‘shopper bus’ service providing three journeys each way per week between Afflets Court and Basildon Bus Station....
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MP questions Transport Minister in House of Commons Today, during Transport Questions in the House of Commons, John Baron MP questioned Ministers as to why traffic lights could not be switched off during the early hours. John’s question was: “Will he consider the merits of authorising traffic signals to display only flashing amber aspects...
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MP says new ANPR technology should be tried first Today in the House of Commons, during Transport Questions, John Baron MP questioned the Transport Minister Mike Penning MP as to why the Government was increasing toll charges for the Dartford Crossing. The tolls are due to rise in 2011 from £1.50 to £2...
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MP says local people have paid enough already John Baron MP has written to the Department of Transport following receipt of a letter which proposes an increase in the Dartford Crossing toll for cars in response to enquiries made on behalf of a constituent. The Department of Transport is planning, subject to consultation,...
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John Baron MP has expressed disappointment that ‘Bread and Buffers’ and National Express appear to be heading towards litigation in order to resolve their differences. John has supported a petition which rightly called for ‘Bread and Buffers’ to be included in the development of the station, and then has facilitated communication between the two...
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Today, John Baron MP, Essex FSB and Mr and Mrs McMahon presented a 3,000 signature petition to No. 10 in support of the campaign to keep Bread and Buffers at the station when it is redeveloped by National Express. The petition also calls for Bread and Buffers to remain operational during the redevelopment and...
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MPs push for removal of tolls Today John Baron MP and Stephen Metcalfe MP, together with other local MPs met with the Secretary of State for Transport in order to raise concerns about the Dartford Crossing. Frustration was expressed about poor technology at toll booths causing unnecessary congestion. John and Stephen put the case...
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John Baron MP has written to the Rt. Hon. Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport, asking that his Department reconsider John’s idea to switch off traffic lights during the early hours and replace them with a flashing amber to warn motorists to proceed with caution. John raised this issue with the previous...
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John Baron MP has today sent a further 1000 signatures to the Secretary of State for Transport in support of keeping ‘Bread and Buffers’, which is being threatened with closure by the National Stations Improvement Programme . When the proprietors first came to John for support, John suggested a petition...
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