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HANSARDLondon UndergroundI do not have the precise answer to the noble Baroness’s question. We can make sure that she receives that answer, but I know that discussions are ongoing. I am confident that…10 Oct 2024HANSARDLondon UndergroundAs a founder member of Transport for the North, I can only agree with my noble friend’s pertinent comments. I welcome the fact that significant discussions are happening with the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic Sector ProductivityI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe, for securing this important debate and for her opening remarks. I thank all noble Lords for their contributions. I could clearly…09 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy apologies. I was not trying to make things out to be shiny and rosy; I was just trying to say there was a proliferation of different types. I would be delighted to meet with…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapI completely agree with my noble friend. There is no point in having a regular train service if passengers cannot reach it by bus. It is always about the consideration of the last…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapI hope I made it clear that the success of the scheme is well recognised. We have to look at all aspects to make sure that it is sustainable going forward and that we do not have…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapMaking fares more affordable for bus passengers is one of the Government’s top priorities, as we know how important it is for those passengers. The Government are looking at the…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapHonestly, I do not recognise any of the pantomime within the Department for Transport. This is one of its top priorities. Extra resource is being put into the department to deal…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapThe most important aspect in taking this forward is that it is for local determination. The money going to local authorities is not ring-fenced; they are able to look at different…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapRural communities come up all the time when we are talking about bus services. I have lived in the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales in the past and I know exactly how important it is.…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapMy noble friend hits on a very sensitive and important issue. Value for money must be driven throughout any scheme that we come up with, and that is one of the top priorities of…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapOf course the Budget is an important consideration as we go forward, and we know that it is coming up very soon. I assure the noble Lord that work is carrying on at the moment.…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapI assume that the noble Baroness is referring to the English national concessionary travel scheme. We have absolutely no plans to withdraw it, reduce it or means-test it.07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapAt the moment, all options are on the table. The noble Baroness will remember our conversations during Covid about working with the operators and the local authorities. There are…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapI think it is above my pay grade to talk about the outcome of the Budget discussions that are taking place. This is a critical moment, with the Budget at the end of October. All…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapI thank my noble friend for that suggestion. I will certainly pass it on to the department for consideration.07 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, I thank everyone who has participated in this very rich debate. I pay particular tribute to our three excellent maiden speeches. Well done to all three noble Lords. The…07 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.07 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to present the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill for Second Reading today. Public ownership will allow us to end the failed franchising…07 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s Allowance: RepaymentsMy noble friend Lady Pitkeathley has been working on this issue for many years, and I know we all commend the extraordinary work she has done on this. I know she will be involved…29 Jul 2024