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HANSARDRefurbishing Trains: ContractsMy Lords, we have been actively involved in discussions with Alstom for several weeks on this matter and have held frequent meetings with the company to look at options around its…12 Dec 2023HANSARDRefurbishing Trains: ContractsI say, in answer to the noble Baroness’s question, that Alstom is part of a contract with Hitachi to design, build and maintain HS2 trains for phase 1 only. Phase 1 of HS2 between…12 Dec 2023HANSARDRefurbishing Trains: ContractsThe noble Lord asks two very fair questions. I do not have those details to hand, but I will ensure that he gets them in written form.12 Dec 2023HANSARDRefurbishing Trains: ContractsI cannot give any specifics in terms of days, but the department is certainly aware of this and will bring it on as soon as possible. I assure the right reverend Prelate that, if…12 Dec 2023HANSARDRefurbishing Trains: ContractsIf I am correct, I believe it was somewhere in the region of £30 billion to £34 billion.12 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]“Hire or reward” is a recognised legal term in taxi and private hire vehicle regulations. The Bill intends the plain meaning of the word “reward”. A scenario where an individual…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]I understand where the noble Lord is coming from but I am afraid that it does not alter my response to his submission. I move next to Amendment 16 in the names of the noble Lords,…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My Lords, this second group of amendments focuses on the definition of a pedicab. I will open my remarks by addressing the Government’s amendments first. The Government listened…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]I understand the noble Lord’s concern. It is something that we will discuss back in the department, but whether it will change is another matter.11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]I hear what the noble Lord says, but I am not sure that it should be proportionate. If he is concerned about the powers, I was going on to say that the powers under Clause 3(6)…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My Lords, we come to the final group of amendments, focusing on enforcement. Amendment 28, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, seeks to probe the intention and meaning…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My Lords, this fourth group covers operational matters. I will now address each amendment in the group. Amendment 11, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, seeks to…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My noble friend raises a very valid point and something that we will take into account. Amendment 19, in the names of my noble friends Lord Blencathra and Lord Strathcarron,…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]I take the noble Lord’s point; I will have to come back to him in writing on that. I turn to Amendment 52, the final amendment in this group, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]I understand the strength of feeling. I will certainly ensure that we write with any information regarding a forthcoming consultation. I turn to Amendment 12 in the name of my…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]I venture to suggest to the noble Lord that this is a matter for Transport for London when it forms the regulations. It is not for me to suggest, but it might decide that they…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My Lords, this third group of amendments has covered a range of policy matters. I will again endeavour to address the issues raised in turn, but I point out at the outset that the…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]For clarification, the Bill’s provision might feasibly capture instances where there is a formal agreement for an individual to transport other people’s children on a daily or…11 Dec 2023