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HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry ReportMy Lords, it is rather difficult to follow such a speech and its insight into the industry and what has gone on. I have no doubt that everyone in this Chamber can remember the…22 Nov 2024HANSARDBus FundingMy Lords, I welcome the Statement and the fact that we are talking about buses in the House, but in some parts of our country, including rural areas, bus services have not only…19 Nov 2024HANSARDCarbon Emissions: Bus FleetsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what investment they are planning to reduce carbon emissions from bus fleets.12 Nov 2024HANSARDCarbon Emissions: Bus FleetsMy Lords, many large bus companies have invested significant capital in new electric and hydrogen buses alongside government zero-emission bus funding, but there are currently no…12 Nov 2024HANSARDNewly Qualified Young DriversMy Lords, given the significant increase in low-powered motorcycles and scooters being ridden on L-plates for food deliveries, what plans do the Government have to strengthen the…11 Nov 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, our Amendment 7 is about rail devolution, discussed extensively in Committee from all sides of the Chamber. We believe it is really important that this first piece of…06 Nov 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillOne thing that has united this House in our discussions is support for further devolution and acknowledgment of the success of devolved lines in London and elsewhere in the…06 Nov 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill06 Nov 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, as I said last week when we debated a group of amendments about devolution of the railway, this is an issue that is dear to the heart of the Liberal Democrat Benches. We…29 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, I am delighted to speak to Amendment 16, on devolution of the railway, an issue dear to the hearts of the Liberal Democrat Benches. It is clearly an issue of concern to…23 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 40, which is focused on the issue of policing and safety on the railways. I welcome the Minister to his new role; I look forward to working…21 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, as Liberal Democrats, we recognise that ultimately passengers do not really care who runs the railways. What they care about, as we have been discussing today, is that…21 Oct 2024HANSARDLondon UndergroundMy Lords, although this announcement is welcome for the Piccadilly line, the Bakerloo line has the oldest trains. What discussions have the Government had with Transport for…10 Oct 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillMy Lords, it is an honour and a privilege to speak in your Lordships’ House for the first time. Over the last few weeks, I have taken time to listen to and observe the House at…07 Oct 2024