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HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysObviously, in the discussions around this dispute, it is important to separate out the workers and the leadership. No disrespect whatever is intended to the members of the union.…20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysA review by the independent regulator for pensions recognised the pension scheme is underfunded. There clearly has to be some sort of remedy to address that. In most…20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysI completely agree with the right reverend Prelate and noble Lords will have the opportunity to quiz the Government on the longer-term plan as we bring the legislation forward to…20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysThe role of the Secretary of State is, of course, to support the sector in reaching an agreement.20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysThe noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, asked: what next? The most important thing, to my mind, is for the unions to come back to the table—to sit down with the train operating companies…20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysI recognise that my noble friend is trying to be helpful here, and I appreciate it, but the Government are committed to working with the train operating companies to put in place…20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysI am trying to answer the questions that the noble Baroness asked. As I was about to go on to say, it is clear that the industry will do whatever it can to avoid job losses. There…20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysThe noble Baroness was mumbling, and I was desperate to know what she had to say.20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysWell, that is marvellous; I have only just started my response, so if the noble Baroness could just hold her horses, that would be brilliant. Let us get back to the questions that…20 Jun 2022HANSARDHovercraft (Application of Enactments) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Law of the Sea Convention) Amendment Order 2022That the draft Order laid before the House on 12 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 15 June.20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysI am grateful to both noble Lords for their contributions on this Statement. I have listened carefully to what they had to say today, and nothing that they said convinced me that…20 Jun 2022HANSARDGoods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 11 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 15 June.20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a Statement made by my right honourable friend the Transport Secretary in another place. The Statement is as follows: “Mr…20 Jun 2022HANSARDHovercraft (Application of Enactments) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Law of the Sea Convention) Amendment Order 2022I thank all noble Lords for their consideration of this order. It was a helpful discussion, and I will address some of the points raised as I am able. I may well write a letter,…15 Jun 2022HANSARDHovercraft (Application of Enactments) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Law of the Sea Convention) Amendment Order 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Law of the Sea Convention) Amendment Order 2022.15 Jun 2022HANSARDMotor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) Order 2022That the draft Order laid before the House on 11 May be approved. Relevant document: 2nd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee . Considered in Grand Committee…15 Jun 2022HANSARDGoods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022My Lords, on 9 March 2022, your Lordships’ House debated the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022, which govern the goods vehicle operator…15 Jun 2022HANSARDHovercraft (Application of Enactments) and Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution) (Law of the Sea Convention) Amendment Order 2022My Lords, this order amends two distinct instruments to give the Government powers in two areas: first, to apply pollution prevention requirements in the International Convention…15 Jun 2022HANSARDGoods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022I am grateful to both noble Lords who took part in this short debate and will answer the issues they raised. The noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, asked about passenger vehicle…15 Jun 2022HANSARDGoods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022.15 Jun 2022