To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the bidding process for Transforming Cities funding (a) started and (b) is planned to c

The hon. Gentleman mentions the importance of the crew to the local economy—they are very much part of our culture.

Order. The hon. Lady is not giving way.

We come to the Front-Bench speeches.

There are two more Back Benchers to go. They have two and a half minutes each, please.

Thank you very much for setting a good example. I call Bob Stewart.

Order. Winding-up speeches will begin at 27 minutes past 5. There are three minutes for each speech.

We will move directly on to our next debate, which is extremely popular. There will be 20 minutes for the winding-up speeches.

Mr Jayawardena has 20 seconds to wind up.

Order. I remind Members that the debate closes at 4.17 pm.