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HANSARDParking (Code of Practice) Act 2019My Lords, according to the RAC, private parking companies have issued a staggering 76 million parking tickets in the seven years since the Parking (Code of Practice) Act became…24 Mar 2026HANSARDPublic Transport: AccessibilityTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure public transport is fully accessible.24 Mar 2026HANSARDPublic Transport: AccessibilityMy Lords, given that the Government have cancelled a significant number of Access for All schemes which had not been fully funded, will the Minister commit to a replacement…24 Mar 2026HANSARDTrain Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations so thoroughly. We on these Benches welcome the statutory instrument, which presents a pragmatic, evidence-based…23 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Infrastructure Resilience: Storms and FloodsMy Lords—19 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Infrastructure Resilience: Storms and FloodsMy Lords, first, I wish the Minister a happy birthday. As we have been discussing, extreme weather is our new reality, leading to the Tarka line, which links Barnstaple to Exeter…19 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, there are a number of issues in this group on taxis and private hire, but I will explain my Amendments 235BA, 235CB and 235CC. I thank the noble Lords, Lord Hampton and…05 Mar 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillAs the Minister works through options to bring back on Report, would he be prepared to meet with me and other interested noble Lords on the matter of enforcement?05 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, this group of amendments is focusing on penalties and other measures for dangerous cycling on our streets. These Benches support a proportionate and evidence-based…04 Mar 2026HANSARDAssisted Dying Legislation: Isle of Man and JerseyMy Lords, does the Minister agree that respecting the settled will of the legislatures of the Isle of Man and Jersey on matters within their domestic competence strengthens the…03 Mar 2026HANSARDCyclists: SafetyMy Lords, countries such as the Netherlands continue to lead the way in quality transport infrastructure. Around 72% of secondary school children walk or cycle to school there,…25 Feb 2026HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillMy Lords, as we reach the final stage of this Bill, I say a huge thank you to the Minister and his team of officials. They have been incredibly open to discussion and have…24 Feb 2026HANSARDSmart MotorwaysMy Lords, it was clear from the start that so-called smart motorways were nothing of the sort, and they have led to a huge waste of public money and time, not only in building…11 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, this has been a very interesting group and discussion. I will raise a couple of points. Amendment 235, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey, would remove the…11 Feb 2026HANSARDElectric Vehicles: TransitionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.11 Feb 2026HANSARDElectric Vehicles: TransitionMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her Answer. An early review of the zero-emission vehicle mandate took place in 2024, but manufacturers really need certainty now, given that…11 Feb 2026HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill10 Feb 2026HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI thank the Minister for his response and the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for his support for my amendment. From listening to the debate, I think I am living in a different world…10 Feb 2026HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillMy Lords, there has been a lot of consensus at each stage of this Bill. The Government have shown that they are willing to listen and make amendments as we have debated. They have…10 Feb 2026HANSARDPublic Transport: Remote CommunitiesMy Lords, there are higher per-passenger costs and of course structural challenges to serve low-density remote areas. Will the Government therefore revise their bus service…09 Feb 2026