Heidi Alexander: “I thank the Senator. No one is doubting the President's commitment. He has made an extraordinary commitment. I…”

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

With free bus travel for five to 15-year-olds and discounts on kids' meals at restaurants, cinema tickets and theme parks, we're helping people make the most of the time they have together for the school holidays.

This is a signal of the importance the government places on the need for expansion and will be an important additional factor in the planning balance.

I’m deeply concerned to hear reports of the collision involving 2 East Midlands Railway passenger trains.