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HANSARDBelfast International AirportMy Lords, conversations around a deal or otherwise are ongoing, but trade with Northern Ireland will of course continue according to the “unfettered access” under the Northern…02 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportI apologise if I have given the noble Lord that impression; that was not my intention at all. The Government are well aware that both large and small airports are experiencing…02 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportMy Lords, I have outlined the support that Belfast International Airport and various airports in Northern Ireland have already had, but I can give a little more detail. For…02 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportMy Lords, the measures taken in response to Covid-19 have been unprecedented, enabling airlines, airports and ground handlers to benefit from a very significant amount of taxpayer…02 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportMy Lords, a number of issues were brought up there, and perhaps I will take away the last issue and write to the noble Baroness. Financial support for airports is of course a…02 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportI have already addressed this point. It should be pointed out that Belfast International Airport is owned and operated by VINCI Airports, which owns and operates 45 airports…02 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportMy Lords, the Government have committed to consult on the future of APD. This consultation has been slightly delayed by the Covid pandemic, but we expect it to be issued soon.02 Dec 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillThe noble Lord knows quite well that you could not do that in terms of the time taken to prepare the legislation. You could not do it.30 Nov 2020HANSARDShip Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 15 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 18 November.30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, I will address these amendments, how they are worded and what their consequences would be, because I am not sure that that fully came out in this debate, which was much…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for raising that point. It is really important, so I will ask my honourable friend Minister Heaton-Harris, the Rail Minister, perhaps to…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for what turned out to be a very interesting debate. I was interested in the observations of the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, when she noted…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, in no other setting is it more important that HS2 works be undertaken with dignity, care and respect than when they impact human remains and monuments to the deceased.…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillThat the Report be now received. Amendment to the Motion30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this short debate—an hors d’oeuvre to the main course yet to come. As the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, and other noble…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, I did a tally the other day; there are currently nine former Transport Secretaries in your Lordships’ House and I appreciate the wisdom of each and every one of them,…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHeavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) (Amendment) Order 2020That the draft Order laid before the House on 22 October be approved. Relevant document: 33rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee26 Nov 2020HANSARDHeavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, this package of statutory instruments ensures that traffic can be managed effectively in Kent should there be any disruption on the short straits. This project is called…26 Nov 2020HANSARDHeavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I am extremely grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions to this important debate. I already know that I do not have a hope in answering all their questions. I…26 Nov 2020HANSARDHeavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2020That the draft Order laid before the House on 22 October be approved. Relevant document: 33rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee26 Nov 2020