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HANSARDLegislative Reform (Provision of Information etc. Relating to Disabilities) Order 2022I am grateful to both the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, and the noble Lord, Lord Tunnicliffe, for their brief consideration of today’s order. Again, I apologise to the noble…12 Jul 2022HANSARDLegislative Reform (Provision of Information etc. Relating to Disabilities) Order 2022My Lords, this is a short but important order that amends Section 94 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. It will allow a wider group of healthcare professionals to provide the important…12 Jul 2022HANSARDM56 Motorway (Junctions 6 to 7) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2022That is exactly why, as I set out, we will update the Explanatory Memorandum. Am I going to regurgitate everything in the progress report, the response to the Transport Select…11 Jul 2022HANSARDM56 Motorway (Junctions 6 to 7) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2022I could speak about smart motorways for ever—and I have not finished yet. I will happily set out in a letter to the House exactly where all these links are—I am sure the noble…11 Jul 2022HANSARDM56 Motorway (Junctions 6 to 7) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2022My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in today’s debate. I am also fairly grateful to still be here; I have enjoyed being the Roads Minister for the past…11 Jul 2022HANSARDM56 Motorway (Junctions 6 to 7) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2022I will happily explain that. All the evidence I just outlined was in the progress report—as I said, there was an enormous amount of scrutiny. If I had my time again, would I have…11 Jul 2022HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (Crewe–Manchester) BillI reassure the noble Lord that this a very standard process. The date is today because it is convenient for it to be today. It is a very regular procedure, as he has stated. So,…06 Jul 2022HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (Crewe–Manchester) Bill1. That if— (a) a High Speed Rail (Crewe–Manchester) Bill is first brought to this House from the House of Commons in this Session of Parliament (“the current session”), and (b)…06 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineMy Lords, Avanti West Coast is not the only train operating company currently facing difficulties, which are principally due to the uptick in Covid, as I suggested. There is a…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI cannot agree with the noble Lord at all. Bringing the private sector into the railways probably rescued them. The number of passengers has gone up enormously since the private…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI do indeed recall an almost identical Question on 27 April. It is a pleasure to be answering it again. Avanti West Coast achieved one out of three, not one of five, which I agree…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness for the warning about the 0745 Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester but, as she pointed out, the removal of that service is temporary. It…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI hope that it will not be me personally, as I am not the Rail Minister, though it will be the Government. However, Great British Railways will be a body set up specifically for…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineThe Government are very conscious of increases in rail fares across the entire network, which is why we used the July RPI figure to increase the regulated fares this time around.…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineMy Lords, train operating companies’ performances are independently assessed against their contracts periodically across set criteria. An evaluation is under way and therefore it…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineThe Government are not satisfied with the current performance of the train operating companies, and we are doing all we can to work with them and get through this difficult phase…04 Jul 2022HANSARDAirports: DelaysYes, I agree with the noble Lord that it is a very complex ecosystem, not just within our own borders but internationally. Issues outside our borders can have quite a significant…30 Jun 2022HANSARDAirports: DelaysMy Lords, Ministers have been very clear that the current situation is unacceptable and that passengers must be properly compensated where applicable. We are working closely with…30 Jun 2022HANSARDAirports: DelaysMy noble friend is absolutely right. The strategic risk group is now well under way. It meets weekly at the highest level. It is a CEO-level meeting with the Aviation Minister. It…30 Jun 2022HANSARDAirports: DelaysYes, I can absolutely reassure the noble Baroness that we have established a joint Home Office and DfT ministerial border group to identify and prepare for the high levels of…30 Jun 2022