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HANSARDFlybeThe noble Lord makes a very important point, but of course landing charges are set on a commercial basis.14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeThis Government are absolutely aware of all the issues that the noble Baroness has raised. We are taking a new look at regional connectivity to make sure that we are able to get…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat in the form of a Statement the Answer to an Urgent Question given earlier today in the other place by my honourable…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeI thank the noble Lord for his question. It is the case that, should Flybe at some point in future not be operating, there would be a significant impact on certain airports, and I…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeI am sure that the noble Baroness is well aware of the reason that aviation fuel has no tax on it. The International Civil Aviation Organization is absolutely critical in getting…14 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeI am afraid I cannot answer that question because that was many years ago. If I can find out any information, I will write to the noble Lord.07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeI believe that is indeed the case. That question might, therefore, be better directed at the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who has responsibility for transport in London.07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeMy Lords, certainly not elderly, I am sure. I, too, made one of those videos—perhaps the noble Baroness did not see it. The key thing is that we said we would consider any…07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeI cannot answer that question, because I have not received a proposal. At the moment, the costs for repairing the bridge are estimated to be £120 million but this is a very early…07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeThe noble Lord is quite right. I understand that TfL and Hammersmith and Fulham both want to keep the bridge open to cyclists and pedestrians. I understand that there is a…07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeThe noble Lord is quite right. We have indeed asked officials to look at various options for bridges which would strengthen our union, and I understand that there is some talk of…07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeI agree with the noble Lord that Hammersmith and Fulham might not have the financial resources, or perhaps the skills, to repair the bridge on its own. As it is an asset that…07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeMy Lords, while transport in London is devolved and the maintenance of London’s roads is a matter for Transport for London and the London boroughs, we recognise the vital…07 Jan 2020HANSARDHammersmith BridgeI am sure many noble Lords know and love the Chiswick flyover. A more serious point is that the Government are already investing in a number of bridges in London. We are…07 Jan 2020HANSARDRailways (Safety, Access, Management and Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Regulations laid before the House on 7 October be approved. Relevant document: 2nd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee . C onsidered in Grand…04 Nov 2019HANSARDRailways (Safety, Access, Management and Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I will start by explaining why we are considering this instrument under the urgent “made affirmative” procedure provided for in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.…30 Oct 2019HANSARDRailways (Safety, Access, Management and Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Railways (Safety, Access, Management and Inter- operability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations…30 Oct 2019HANSARDRailways (Safety, Access, Management and Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, and the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, for this short debate on the SI before us. A number of issues have been raised and I look forward to…30 Oct 2019HANSARDRailways (Safety, Access, Management and Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I could not possibly comment on the words of my honourable friend in the other place, and I will go no further on that, but if I can shed any light, I will happily write to the…30 Oct 2019HANSARDElectric ScootersThe noble Lord will know that enforcement is an operational matter for the police but I reassure him that over a one-week period in July, 100 people were stopped on the streets of…29 Oct 2019