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HANSARDRailways (Penalty Fares) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, nothing perhaps demonstrates better the Government’s tin ear towards the railway system in this country and the problems suffered by passengers on it than the instrument…18 Jan 2023HANSARDRailways (Penalty Fares) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I do not regard that comparison as at all flattering.18 Jan 2023HANSARDRailway Station Ticket OfficesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what representations they have received from (1) rail passenger groups, and (2) other stakeholders, about the proposed closure of railway station…13 Dec 2022HANSARDRailway Station Ticket OfficesWould the Minister be relaxed about catching a late-night train—operated only by a driver with no other staff on it—from an unstaffed station and then leaving the train at an…13 Dec 2022HANSARDGreat British Railways and Rail Services in the NorthMy Lords, like the noble Lord who has just spoken, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Goddard, for the opportunity to say a few words today; I hope the Government Whip will be…05 Dec 2022HANSARDRail Cancellations and Service LevelsMy Lords, would the Minister accept that Avanti does not just run its services badly but is responsible for the poor operation of many railway stations? My journey from Birmingham…01 Dec 2022HANSARDMidlands Rail HubMy Lords, does the Minister accept that this scheme, like many other railway schemes, has been assessed to death? As long ago as the early part of this year, the department…15 Nov 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineWill she accept that Avanti is incapable of running the skeleton service that it is supposed to provide at present? Will she accept that its prospects of increasing that service…02 Nov 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineMy Lords, I first congratulate the Minister on surviving the departmental cull. She is one of the few surviving stars in an ever-changing galaxy, as far the Department for…02 Nov 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineTo ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with Avanti West Coast about the (1) frequency, and (2) reliability, of train services on the West Coast Main Line.02 Nov 2022HANSARDAvanti West Coast Contract RenewalWill the Minister accept that her responses stretch credulity, to say the least? As recently as July this year, in response to a Question from me, she acknowledged that Avanti’s…26 Oct 2022HANSARDViolent Crime, Gang Activity and BurglariesMy Lords, in view of the somewhat unusual circumstances going on in Downing Street, may I draw this debate to a conclusion by thanking all noble Lords who have taken part?20 Oct 2022HANSARDViolent Crime, Gang Activity and BurglariesThat this House takes note of (1) the current level of violent crime, gang activity, and burglaries, and (2) the strategy of His Majesty’s Government for addressing these problems.20 Oct 2022HANSARDViolent Crime, Gang Activity and BurglariesMy Lords, violent crime and the fear of crime concern many people in this country. I will illustrate some statistics, particularly in the West Midlands area, which I am familiar…20 Oct 2022HANSARDDeparture of the Previous Home SecretaryMy Lords, if a Prime Minister resigns on a Thursday afternoon, why does this House have to wait until Monday for a Statement from the Dispatch Box? Who is running this ship for…20 Oct 2022HANSARDHeritage Railways and Tramways (Voluntary Work) Bill [HL]My Lords, I, too, endorse the sentiments that have already been expressed from both sides of the House in support of my noble friend’s Bill, and I congratulate him on his…15 Jul 2022HANSARDStrikes: Cover by Agency WorkersMy Lords, is it any coincidence that these proposals are being made during the course of a dispute in the railway industry? Is the country supposed to believe that there are…05 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineDoes the Minister recollect our exchange on 27 April, when she said that this company had the lowest possible passenger satisfaction, scoring only one out of five? Will she accept…04 Jul 2022HANSARDWest Coast Main LineTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recent performance of the rail services on the West Coast Main Line provided by Avanti Trains.04 Jul 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I join the general acclamation of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Guildford for his maiden speech. I hope the House will forgive me if I move from acclamation…11 May 2022