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HANSARDDrones: Consultation ResponseThe noble Lord is quite right that in July we brought in a one-kilometre aerodrome restriction, but that was always meant as an initial measure. We did not have any protection…07 Jan 2019HANSARDDrones: Consultation ResponseGatwick used a number of methods and different layers were involved in addressing the incident, including UK technology, but my noble friend highlights a very good point—that this…07 Jan 2019HANSARDDrones: Consultation ResponseI thank my noble friend for that contribution. Obviously, safety is of paramount importance and continues to be our priority. I will take the opportunity to thank BALPA for its…07 Jan 2019HANSARDDrones: Consultation ResponseI share the noble Lord’s frustration that it was not easier to get this drone out of the sky. There are various different ways of doing that, including physical effects, such as…07 Jan 2019HANSARDTransport: Freight ServicesMy Lords, as I said, we absolutely are consulting Transport for the North on our funding, and we have committed that £2.9 billion to the trans-Pennine routes upgrade, which is the…07 Jan 2019 Bills sponsored (4)