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HANSARDAirport ExpansionMy Lords, in welcoming the Government’s announcement that they are considering a third runway, may I ask the Minister what their attitude will be to airports outside London…03 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, first and foremost, I declare my interest as chairman of Transport for the North, as set out in the register. I very much associate myself with the remarks made by the…08 Jan 2025HANSARD75th Anniversary of Formula 1Would the Minister agree that, looking at the success of Formula 1, it has been achieved mainly by not having a government regulator? Does that draw lessons for the Government on…12 Dec 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, I will very briefly support my noble friend Lord Parkinson’s Amendment 19. I do so as chairman of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee, although the…04 Dec 2024HANSARDShadow Great British Railways: Chair AppointmentBut, my Lords, does the Minister accept that, on some occasions, it is necessary for the Government to appoint people without a competitive process—as I did in the Minister’s case…12 Nov 2024 Bills sponsored (5)