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HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingWe are not lifting the restrictions regarding face coverings, nor are we doing so in respect of social distancing; they are being amended. I take the noble Earl’s point about…01 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingMy noble friend raises an important point. Anecdotal evidence suggests that, outside London, the usage of face coverings is slightly below 90% but still at very good levels. Firm…01 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingI thank the noble Baroness for raising this. We must be mindful that certain passengers have an exemption, so 100% will probably not be achieved because of that. The Government…01 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingThe noble Baroness is quite right that we will need to get out of our cars. The measures that the Government have put in place around active travel will be an important step—we…01 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingThe noble Lord is absolutely right that at some stage in the future, as we look at the demand for public transport, we will need to make sure that we use the capacity that we have…01 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingThe noble Lord is quite right that healthcare measures are devolved to the devolved Administrations. That is why we are in constant contact with them. However, they will make…01 Jul 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Social DistancingMy Lords, the Government are obviously speaking to SAGE about the use of face coverings and have concluded that they are at least partially effective in enclosed spaces. I…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorI would not like to prejudge what conditions would be put on any bespoke funding for any particular airline that might be under consideration, but I reassure the noble Baroness…29 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Service Vehicles (Open Data) (England) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 14 May be approved. Relevant document: 16th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorThe noble Lord is quite right that there is a tension at the moment in that the aviation sector is suffering and jobs are being lost and we must look to the future as quickly as…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorAirports have been able to take advantage of a number of interventions by the Government. For example, 2,600 workers are currently on furlough under the Coronavirus Job Retention…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorAs I was able to confirm in an earlier answer, the Government are working at pace in looking at possible exemptions for particular countries or routes, not just for the aviation…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorMy noble friend is absolutely right in that regional connectivity was, and remains, a priority for the Government. The restart, recovery and engagement unit within DfT is working…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorI thank the noble and gallant Lord for that question. The Government have worked, and continue to work, closely with the devolved Administrations throughout the Covid-19 pandemic…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorI am not able to comment on any particular conversations we may or may not be having with individual companies. However, I can confirm that the Government stand ready to support…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorMy Lords, the Government recognise the challenging times facing the airline sector because of Covid-19. They have announced an unprecedented package of measures that the sector…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorMy noble friend is quite right that it is important that we give all necessary support to the aviation sector. She mentioned two possible things that could be done. On air…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorMy noble friend will be aware that the Government are considering international travel corridors not just for air travel but all forms of international travel. We are looking at…29 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Face CoveringsI thank the noble Baroness for her follow-up question. I assure her that compliance is at around 85% to 95% on rail, 90% on TfL and 70% on non-London buses. This soon after the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Face CoveringsMy Lords, I do not expect the travelling public to police this policy. It is important to be aware that there are exemptions to it. Gentle guidance from transport operators will…25 Jun 2020