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HANSARDPavement ParkingI have not yet had the opportunity to look at my noble friend’s proposed legislation, but as soon as I leave here I will go straight back to the department and do so.21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingI am not sure it is a question of resources; it is a question of analysing the 15,000 responses to the consultation. As for AI, I am afraid I am not an expert in that matter.21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingI, too, jump out of the way of bicycles. I take the noble and learned Baroness’s point; it is a serious issue, and enforcement should be more rigorous.21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingAgain, the noble Lord makes a valid point, which I cannot disagree with. E-scooters are allowed on public roads only as part of the e-scooter rental trials, and private e-scooters…21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingI cannot disclose them at the moment, but as I said, I am very hopeful that in the not-too-distant future we will be able to come forward with suggestions.21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingTo a certain extent, I accept that. As I have said, the department has received over 15,000 responses, and it takes time. Yes, three years is a long time, and I am very conscious…21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingIn fairness, I have only just joined the department. I assure noble Lords that I am taking this very seriously and will do all I can to get a response out as soon as possible.21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingAs I pointed out in my first Answer, the department received over 15,000 responses to its consultation, covering tens of thousands of open comments. Every one of these has to be…21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingI understand the point the noble Lord makes, but we have no plans to discriminate against 4x4s or wider vehicles at the moment.21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingI think I have covered the point the noble Lord raises. I agree that three years is a long time but, in fairness, it takes time to analyse all of this. I undertake to move as fast…21 Feb 2024HANSARDPavement ParkingMy noble friend makes an important point, and I cannot help but agree with him. Pavement parking is a widespread problem and a complex issue. We must ensure that whatever approach…21 Feb 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [HL]My Lords, I beg to move.19 Feb 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [HL]My Lords, before I begin, I will briefly update the House on our engagement with the devolved Administrations. In line with the Sewel convention, the Government are seeking…19 Feb 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a third time.19 Feb 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [HL]My Lords, it is nearly three months since the Bill had its Second Reading in this House. I am hugely grateful to colleagues on all sides for the very detailed scrutiny and…19 Feb 2024HANSARDAutomated Vehicles Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.19 Feb 2024HANSARDNetwork NorthMy Lords, the Ely area capacity enhancement programme comprises a series of infrastructure upgrades to increase rail freight and passenger capacity in the east of England. Ely is…14 Feb 2024HANSARDNetwork NorthI happen to have an O-level in it.14 Feb 2024HANSARDNetwork NorthThat is something I am not aware of at the moment, but I will certainly look into it and come back to the noble Lord.14 Feb 2024HANSARDNetwork NorthI think the noble Baroness must have missed the fact that £1 billion is being spent on improving the north Wales line through electrification. In November we announced the £8.3…14 Feb 2024