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254 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI have just had advice that I can speak, otherwise I would not have.23 Apr 2026HANSARDTrains: PunctualityMy Lords, what are the Government planning to do to put a stop to the current situation where Northern services in the north-west have had their timetable cut by half on Sundays,…20 Apr 2026HANSARDLocal Resilience ForumsMy Lords, with the establishment of new strategic authorities, the Minister has indicated that the Government plan to publish guidance on their duties and responsibilities. Can…16 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill15 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI beg to move Amendment 3, following advice about the need for a technical amendment.15 Apr 2026HANSARDAviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, as we have heard, these regulations will allow the Civil Aviation Authority to exempt industry from certain safety requirements to allow for such things as greater…15 Apr 2026HANSARDRail FreightMy Lords, what consideration are the Government giving to increasing the capacity at London Gateway, Britain’s second largest container port, by the electrification of just three…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI will speak in favour of Amendment 217 in the name of my noble friend Lord Pack, who has set out clearly why it is so important to have the right voting system in place for…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I welcome the government amendments tackling some of the issues around taxi and private hire licensing and enforcement across the country. This is an issue I raised…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, we completely understand the thinking behind these amendments and the issues raised by the noble Lord, Lord Borwick, around minimum taxi requirements and the Equality…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 99, which picks up the issues of providing parking and docking for licensed micromobility vehicles at the appropriate density and standard, and…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI would still like to test the opinion of the House.26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for meeting me so that I could explain more about my amendment, in particular the need for the wider power of summons for the London Assembly.…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, our Amendments 140 and 148 seek to remove the London licensing provisions in the Bill. Talking to a number of London boroughs, I found that many of them were quite…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the Minister for her response. I heard her say clearly that it is a two-thirds majority that is required in other authorities when voting on a budget. This particular…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI have put on record our clear concerns here and I hear what the Minister has said about a carefully constrained strategic role. The consultation on “strategic importance” will be…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the Minister for her response, but I think it misses the point. There is a gap in the existing legislation which means that key organisations can simply refuse to attend…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill26 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill26 Mar 2026