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HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (Crewe–Manchester) BillThat if a High Speed Rail (Crewe–Manchester) Bill is brought from the House of Commons in the next session of Parliament the Standing Orders of the House applicable to the bill,…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineYes, I am aware that the TransPennine Express is subject to some industrial action. Of course, we are working very closely with the train operating companies, and we hope to bring…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineAvanti already has an emergency recovery measures agreement, which was awarded to First Trenitalia, which is Avanti, in August 2019. That was initially for seven years, so the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI thank my noble friend for that contribution and I have nothing further to add.27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI do not think that I would be able to stand here and commit to every single service coming in the same form as it was pre-pandemic, because life has changed and the reasons why…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI am always very happy to take the train. When I take my local train, I am actually always pleased with the service, although I look around and see that there are not as many…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI absolutely agree with what the noble Lord has just said. Of course, the Great British Railways transition team is already focused on delivering improved services for customers…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineI am grateful to the noble Lord for that. I also am aware that he has written to Avanti West Coast citing his concerns. It has no record of any correspondence from him; however,…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineMy Lords, the department is currently in discussions with Avanti West Coast, as per the prior information notice first issued in October 2020, about a subsequent direct award. A…27 Apr 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineMy Lords, had I turned up late to the Dispatch Box, obviously I might have had to resign—but not today. It should be remembered that we understand that there have been various…27 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy Lords, about one in five of us is disabled and we know that disabled people rely on taxis and private hire vehicles more than most. That is why the Bill is so important and why…26 Apr 2022HANSARDCivil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 7 March be approved. Relevant documents: 29th and 34th Reports from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in…26 Apr 2022HANSARDCivil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022I thank noble Lords for contributing to this short debate. I apologise at the outset for my speed of delivery. I must slow down; I will slow down. I promise the noble Lord, Lord…25 Apr 2022HANSARDCivil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022. Relevant document s : 29th and…25 Apr 2022HANSARDCivil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Representations and Appeals) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, the regulations before the Committee today meet a commitment made by the Prime Minister in the 2020 policy statement Gear Change: A Bold Vision for Walking and Cycling…25 Apr 2022HANSARDHighway Code (Rule 149)My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady McIntosh for enabling the opportunity to discuss this important issue and broader issues around road safety and micromobility, including…06 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this thoughtful and wide-ranging debate. I thank my noble friend Lord McLoughlin for explaining the rationale for…01 Apr 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesThe noble Lord has highlighted the complexity of employment law in the maritime sector. The International Labour Organization has the Maritime Labour Convention, which sets out…29 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesI reassure the noble Baroness that we are reviewing all of our relationships and contracts with both P&O Ferries and DP World.29 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesI do not have that information to hand. However, following our discussions with the operators, I will certainly write to the noble Lord about the package of measures and how they…29 Mar 2022