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HANSARDHS2 ResetMy Lords, in the late 2000s there was an absolute cross-party ambition in the UK to build a high-speed railway connecting London and the north of England, and ultimately Scotland,…19 Jun 2025HANSARDE-scooters, E-bikes and Pedal Bikes: LegislationMy Lords, is the Minister aware of the investigative reporting by Jim Waterson at London Centric on Lime bikes, and the huge increase of broken legs and serious injuries at A&Es,…17 Jun 2025HANSARDEuropean Geostationary Navigation Overlay ServiceMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for tabling this debate and for his comprehensive overview of the service, the issues and the need for this service. Before…12 Jun 2025HANSARDDriving Test DelaysMy Lords, can the Minister outline whether the Government are considering using AI to better detect and block bot-driven booking abuse; for example, monitoring booking patterns…10 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthThe Liberal Democrat Benches fully support measures to grow our economy across every nation and every region. We therefore welcome this Statement detailing planned investment in…05 Jun 2025HANSARDParking (Code of Practice) Act 2019My Lords, the RAC has said that private parking operators are on track to hand out a record 14.5 million fines this year. In addition to the long-awaited code of practice, will…04 Jun 2025HANSARDChannel Tunnel: International Rail StrategyMy Lords, given the report’s finding that better international rail links could replace 6.5 million short-haul flights per year, will the Government commit to cross-departmental…02 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, it has been a privilege to lead the Lib Dem Benches on this important legislation, and somewhat daunting to have to follow at short notice our great friend Baroness…29 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanI thank the Minister for his Answer. Freight is a key area. Will the Government encourage low-carbon investment and give business certainty by urgently bringing forward a clear…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to revise the transport decarbonisation plan.24 Apr 2025HANSARDCambridge South Station: Car ParkingWhile the new station at Cambridge South is welcome, there are some concerns about the layout for passengers using the station, particularly around buses, as the bus stop is some…22 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for these important amendments, which will ensure that cleaner zero-emission buses will provide bus services right across England. It was an anomaly…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, having considered the Minister’s response from the Dispatch Box, I will not move my amendment.02 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, for those who are listening to this debate, my name is Baroness Pidgeon from the Liberal Democrat Benches. Accessibility and safety have been strong features of the…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]02 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I want to speak to Amendment 60, which would introduce a £2 bus fare cap, subject to periodic review. The Government’s official evaluation of the first 10 months of the…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I have listened carefully to the Minister’s word and I believe it is essential that the £2 bus fare cap scheme goes hand in hand with the existing cap. Therefore, I wish…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]02 Apr 2025HANSARDE-scooters: TrialsMy Lords, given that these rental e-scooter pilots have been running for some five years, since 4 July 2020, what is the Minister’s definition of a trial? Or is this in reality…01 Apr 2025HANSARDRHS Garden Wisley: RoadworksMy Lords, although I acknowledge the initial response, does the Minister agree that the existing methods used by National Highways to assess the impact that roadworks have on…01 Apr 2025