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HANSARDSeaborne FreightMy Lords, the contract was with Seaborne Freight. I have read out extensively the reassurances provided by Arklow, which are set out in the letter published on GOV.UK. The…11 Feb 2019HANSARDParking on PavementsMy Lords, I was interested to find that cycling on a footway is also an offence under Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835. Obviously, it has been updated with various pieces of…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSeaborne FreightMy Lords, we have listed the checks carried out as due diligence on the operational suitability of all the bids submitted as part of the department’s procurement of additional…11 Feb 2019HANSARDParking on PavementsMy Lords, since the Traffic Management Act 2004 came into force, more than 93% of local authorities in England have taken up the powers. On the specific point about enforcement, I…11 Feb 2019HANSARDRailways: DawlishSince 1846. The case for reopening the former route between Exeter and Plymouth via Okehampton and Tavistock was assessed by Network Rail in 2014. It found that there was not then…06 Feb 2019HANSARDRailways: DawlishThe noble Lord is right to point to the issues we have with CrossCountry trains. The new intercity express trains on GWR were also affected by weather along the Devon coast last…06 Feb 2019HANSARDRailways: DawlishMy Lords, this train line has been a long-standing problem ever since it was opened in 1846—that year trains failed to run along it. We are working closely on that and although I…06 Feb 2019HANSARDRailways: DawlishMy Lords, the noble Lord is right to point to the issues we have had on that track: when there are high waves and sea spray close to the track the Voyager trains cannot run, as…06 Feb 2019HANSARDRailways: DawlishI join the noble Lord in congratulating Network Rail and the orange army who did such a great job of recovery after the storms more than five years ago. We have been clear that…06 Feb 2019HANSARDRailways: DawlishMy Lords, Network Rail has worked to develop long-term solutions to make the railway at Dawlish and Teignmouth more resilient to extreme weather, engaging an expert team of…06 Feb 2019HANSARDLifeboats: CeredigionI thank the noble and right reverend Lord for his question. I know of his long-standing interest in the area. The RNLI, as I said, has shared a 30-page extract of the report and…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLifeboats: CeredigionMy Lords, the RNLI carries out a coastal safety review every five years. It is a very extensive review based on extensive research; it considers all the rescue records and looks…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLifeboats: CeredigionMy Lords, lifeboat provision in the UK is delivered by independent charitable organisations that declare their lifeboats available to Her Majesty’s Coastguard. As I said, we are…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLifeboats: CeredigionMy Lords, the noble and learned Lord is right to point out the change in provision. Three 17-knot Mersey class all-weather lifeboats are being replaced with two Shannon lifeboats…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLifeboats: CeredigionMy Lords, the RNLI’s decision was underpinned by extensive research of incident reports as well as information gathered in face-to-face meetings and workshops at the lifeboat…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLifeboats: CeredigionMy Lords, the RNLI is an independent organisation that declares its lifeboats available to Her Majesty’s Coastguard. It determines how and where it deploys the resources that it…04 Feb 2019HANSARDShip and Port Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018Again, I thank noble Lords for those questions. These regulations will make appropriate amendments to the existing ship and port security legislation, and will ensure that the…29 Jan 2019HANSARDShip and Port Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 November 2018 be approved. Considered i n Grand Committee on 23 January.29 Jan 2019HANSARDMerchant Shipping (Recognised Organisations) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank noble Lords for those questions. This first piece of secondary legislation is about the recognised organisations, which play a vital role in ensuring that ships are built…29 Jan 2019HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillMy Lords, I will restrict myself to answering questions on HS2, which is within my pay grade. On HS2’s costs in general, of course all major projects face challenges and it would…29 Jan 2019