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HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Amendments 54 and 74 would establish a real safety net for socially necessary routes. Amendment 54 would place a duty on local authorities to step in to deliver a service when no…26 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 54, in clause 14, page 10, line 26, at end insert— “(4A) Where a socially necessary route has been identified in accordance with section 138A(15) of the…26 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)The Liberal Democrats strongly support amendment 39, which was tabled by the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion. As has been said, it is remarkably similar to, if not the same as,…26 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I would like to press amendment 66. Question put, That the amendment be made.26 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Okay—sorry.26 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Clause 14 is a vital provision in the Bill that seeks to strengthen the provision and protection of routes that are deemed socially necessary. I will begin by addressing the…26 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI raise the point, quietly, that the definition in the Bill does not include electronic tickets.25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillIn the original drafting of proposed new section 1A(3), it was not a defence to knowingly use a ticket that had already been used. However, under the new wording of subsection…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportI thank the Minister for his compliments. Does he accept that Active Travel England will get £100 million less next year, and does he think that is a sensible way to move forward?25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportAs we all know, strong connectivity is vital to economic growth and social prosperity. It is not just about convenience; it is key to boosting productivity, attracting regional…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillIf someone is using a ticket that has already been used, it is an overcrowding issue, so is there a flaw in that change? The previous drafting made sense: if two people had a…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI do not have an objection, but I do have a question about the change of wording in proposed new section 1A(3), if that is possible.25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I have read paragraph 19 of the explanatory notes, but given the physicality of the description in the Bill, what is…25 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)The concern raised by many stakeholders about this Bill is not about its contents. We all agree with its contents, but the money and expertise are lacking. Local councils do not…24 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. The Lib Dems support the Bill and applaud the Government’s ambitions. This is an excellent move forward, and we support…24 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I am a councillor in Merton.24 Jun 2025HANSARDHS2 ResetI thank the Secretary of State for her statement and for advance sight of it. What we have heard today is clearly a damning indictment of Conservative mismanagement. Connecting…18 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. Giving people a choice when they look on the internet and see how awful their death might be because of the shocking state of…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThis is the last one; I will.13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI agree entirely with the hon. Member. It would not be a free choice if we make that choice now, given the standard of palliative care.13 Jun 2025