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HANSARDCovid-19: Public TransportI welcome the Government’s intervention but, to be commercially successful, buses and trains have to be very full, yet the social distancing measures require them to be only 15%…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Museums, Galleries and Historic BuildingsAlmost two decades ago, when I was Minister for Culture in Wales, we successfully introduced free entry to museums. Some time later, England followed our lead. This has opened up…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseI have listened carefully to this debate, and the Minister seems to say in every answer how well the Government have done throughout this whole pandemic. If that is the case, how…19 May 2020HANSARDDraft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I declare an interest as chancellor of Cardiff University, which includes Cardiff medical school. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, and many others for all the work…18 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityMy Lords, I start by paying tribute to the staff of supermarkets and small shops who have worked throughout this crisis. They did not expect their jobs to become dangerous. The…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: TransportI echo the thanks to all those key workers in transport industries who have kept vital supplies and vital workers moving during the last two months. As always, our economy sits on…14 May 2020HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, for seeking this opportunity to debate this SI. Along with many noble Lords who have spoken today, I acknowledge the emergency…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Transport SafetyOn Sunday, the Prime Minister said, “Go back to work”, yet the Department for Transport did not publish its guidance to travel operators until this morning. I have read that…12 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, the Government’s behaviour in the current talks is the antithesis of the approach recommended in the report. Just because the virus has eclipsed Brexit as an issue in…12 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, there is a business phrase: “Never waste a crisis”. We must not waste this crisis. We must not accept a return to the status quo. Our two priorities have to be climate…06 May 2020HANSARDAviation and Tourism: CancellationsMy Lords, the problem is not just with airlines, but with cruise operators and other providers. There appears to be a particular problem with those operators that are foreign…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: People Living in PovertyMy Lords, a lot of attention has been paid to reduced incomes, but little attention has been given to the likelihood of increases to the cost of living. There will be supply…30 Apr 2020HANSARDPublic Services: UpdateMy Lords, I listened in vain for reference in the Statement to public transport or to the freight transport industries. Our economy sits on the shoulders on those industries, so…29 Apr 2020HANSARDPassenger Train ServicesSince the Government now have much more control over the rail system, will they take the opportunity to simplify the rail ticketing system and to streamline and improve the…29 Apr 2020HANSARDEuropean Union Aviation Safety AgencyMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, for putting down this important Question and welcome the Minister to his new role. I hope he will take it in the right way when I…19 Mar 2020HANSARDUN Sustainable Development Goal 3My Lords, I start by congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, on his speech. I welcome the fact that reducing road traffic casualties is enshrined in the United Nations…19 Mar 2020HANSARDSmart MotorwaysMy Lords, the smart technology not in place in most cases is that needed to detect vehicles stopped in the inside lane. The outcome of the review gives Highways England up to 36…17 Mar 2020HANSARDHS2I am very pleased to hear that support from the Chamber. Can the Minister tell us whether final decisions have been made about the Sheffield station? I remember there was a huge…11 Mar 2020HANSARDHS2My Lords, of course HS2 should be built, but it must be HS2 as a whole—the full route—and it must continue through to Scotland, which we hope will still be part of the United…11 Mar 2020HANSARDFlybeThe two Opposition Front Benches are allowed 10 minutes, and I would like to finish what I am saying. Coronavirus will tip other transport operators into difficulties as well.…05 Mar 2020