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HANSARDElectric Vehicle Charge PointsMy Lords, we believe that a more ambitious and tailored approach is needed for existing non-residential car parks. We have already progressed this policy and are currently…26 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services Licence Modification Appeals) (Prescribed Aerodromes) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services Licence Modification Appeals) (Prescribed Aerodromes) Regulations 2022.25 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services Licence Modification Appeals) (Prescribed Aerodromes) Regulations 2022My Lords, these draft regulations will be made under the powers conferred by the Transport Act 2000. The regulations set out which airports may appeal licence modification…25 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services Licence Modification Appeals) (Prescribed Aerodromes) Regulations 2022I am grateful to noble Lords for their contributions today. It has turned into a general debate on air stuff, so noble Lords will not be surprised that I came here with 49 pages…25 Jan 2022HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 29 November 2021 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 19 January .25 Jan 2022HANSARDTrain Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022Correct, but, as I mentioned, the training is the same on both sides and there should be no barrier to the driver getting that second licence.24 Jan 2022HANSARDTrain Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022I turn first to the issues raised by the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley. I can see where he is coming from. Noble Lords will recall from when we discussed operator licensing that there…24 Jan 2022HANSARDTrain Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this short debate and the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for enabling us to discuss it in slightly more detail than perhaps we might…24 Jan 2022HANSARDTrain Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 2 December 2021 be approved.24 Jan 2022HANSARDTrain Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I beg to move that these draft regulations be approved. The regulations will be made under the powers conferred by the Channel Tunnel Act 1987. They will make necessary…24 Jan 2022HANSARDE-scootersMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe for securing this debate, and I thank all my Conservative colleagues for turning up as well. In my five years as a Minister, I…20 Jan 2022HANSARDE-scootersOf course, that will depend on what we decide to do. One might assume that there would be a route with a primary framework that would set out this new type of vehicle. We have to…20 Jan 2022HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions. We have potentially gone slightly beyond the relatively minor changes that are before the Committee today, but…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I beg to move that these regulations be considered. This SI updates regulation in two areas. The first concerns the removal of the need for drivers of medium-sized…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2022.19 Jan 2022HANSARDAir Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021 (Airspace Change Directions) (Determination of Turnover for Penalties) Regulations 2022That the draft Orders and Regulations laid before the House on 2, 4 and 15 November 2021 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 13 January17 Jan 2022HANSARDRailway Timetables: DisruptionThe Government are very keen for passengers to return to the railways. We are working closely with the industry as it supports demand and revenue recovery. However, we accept that…13 Jan 2022HANSARDRailway Timetables: DisruptionNot entirely, my Lords. Clearly, the rail operators working with the Department for Transport want to provide the services. At the moment, they cannot do so because of Covid…13 Jan 2022HANSARDRailway Timetables: DisruptionI do not agree with the noble Baroness’s assessment that government policy is setting the railways up to fail. We are introducing all sorts of measures under the Williams-Shapps…13 Jan 2022HANSARDRailway Timetables: DisruptionMy Lords, the department has been working closely with rail operators to mitigate the impact of Covid-related staff absences on train services. Many operators have implemented…13 Jan 2022