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HANSARDLow Traffic NeighbourhoodsThe scrappage scheme in London is of course under the remit of the Mayor of London, and the Government have no recourse to have any influence over it.03 Jul 2023HANSARDLow Traffic NeighbourhoodsMy Lords, one-way streets, traffic calming and pedestrianisation have been used for decades. In some circumstances, they have been put in and are not working, and in those cases…03 Jul 2023HANSARDLow Traffic NeighbourhoodsIt is up to local authorities to decide on local speed restrictions, which they are encouraged to evaluate. As the noble Lord will know, in most circumstances 30 miles per hour is…03 Jul 2023HANSARDLow Traffic NeighbourhoodsI will certainly look into that, but I am not entirely sure that I will be able to do as my noble friend asks. The safety of people on our roads is critical, and one of the…03 Jul 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysMy Lords, we will progress legislation to establish Great British Railways when parliamentary time allows. New passenger service contracts will balance the right performance…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysThe Government are investing record amounts in the railways. In control period 7, between 2024 and 2029, we will be investing £44 billion in infrastructure. Obviously I cannot…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysThere are so many factors involved in looking at comparative performance between the different train operating companies, and the Government publish as much data as they can. I…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysI am very grateful to the noble Lord for his helpful intervention.28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysThe Government are always looking at what we can do to improve the services and passenger experience on our railways. We are looking at simplifying fares. The noble Lord will know…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysYes, I do.28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysI do not want to be the one to remind the noble Lord that there are two Houses in Parliament. Your Lordships’ House actually has quite a lot of legislation going through.28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysI am seeking a question in that comment. I can say that the number of passenger journeys is now significantly higher than ever it was under British Rail. Between January and March…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysI think the noble Baroness is reading a little too much into those comments. The Secretary of State is completely right that the current financial situation is unsustainable, but…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysThe Government remain committed to that mission. Indeed, so much of what we are doing with the railways at the moment is in pursuit of that mission. For example, the Rail Minister…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysI point my noble friend back to the long-term strategy for rail, which will help the industry to understand what the medium-term future for the railways looks like. As to what we…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysI cannot explain the reason why because that decision has, of course, not been taken. The noble Lord mentions Avanti, and I pay tribute to Avanti, because the quality of its…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysMost certainly.28 Jun 2023HANSARDRoad Vehicles (Authorised Weight) (Amendment) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 26 April be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 13 June.19 Jun 2023HANSARDStrategic Highways Company (Name Change and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 24 April be approved. Relevant document: 38th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…13 Jun 2023HANSARDRenewable Transport Fuel ObligationI agree with the noble Lord, and I accept that it should have been published by 15 April. It is in its very final stages of preparation and will be published as soon as possible.…13 Jun 2023