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HANSARDPublic Transport: Expansion and ElectrificationMy Lords, it is absolutely right that we try to move forward to decarbonise our public transport system, but many of our rural areas have quite inadequate public transport…19 May 2025HANSARDHigh Streets (Built Environment Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Gascoigne, for securing this debate, for taking over as chair of the Built Environment Committee and for his excellent opening speech. I…13 May 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax: Impact on Rural BusinessesMy Lords, there is no doubt that there is some sort of mismatch between the assurances being given and the experiences of some of our smaller farmers, who are deeply concerned at…01 May 2025HANSARDSmall Businesses: Access to BankingMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, not only for securing this debate but for an interesting and informative introduction setting out a number of important matters. I…01 May 2025HANSARDChild Rape GangsMy Lords, I support the idea of having local inquiries, but some local authorities do not wish to have an inquiry. What will His Majesty’s Government do about that? Secondly, is…30 Apr 2025 Bills sponsored (7)