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HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementThe noble Viscount makes a good point, and I shall certainly take that back. I shall make one or two points about the new Australian Government in my remarks. I should also like…11 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementMy Lords, I start by acknowledging the opening remarks from the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter, who paid tribute to my noble friend Lord Grimstone of Boscobel, as did other noble…11 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementI would like to park that—I am not going to be drawn into it—but I would like to move on to discuss scrutiny, which is probably along the lines of the noble Lord’s question. This…11 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia Free Trade AgreementI shall look into it but I do not think that I agree with that point. As I said, I think the devolved Administrations have been kept on board with the negotiations that have been…11 Jul 2022HANSARDFront-loaded Child Benefit Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Farmer on introducing this Bill and securing its Second Reading. Before I begin, let me say that my imagination was running wild to…08 Jul 2022HANSARDFinancial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2022My Lords, in the absence of the Minister for the next debate, I suggest we adjourn during pleasure for 10 minutes.05 Jul 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingThe noble Lord knows full well that this is a matter for the mayor and Transport for London. The department works closely with TfL on a range of operational and policy issues, but…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingMost certainly. My noble friend is absolutely right: about 26,000 staff work for TfL, and they work extremely hard on our behalf. As she pointed out, the difficulties that have…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingI regret that I am not able to give an announcement on funding beyond tomorrow, but the noble Lord is right that investment in London benefits the economy and supply chain outside…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingI can give my noble friend—I think I can call him that—an update. The Government remain committed to supporting both the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and TfL in the…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingI also wish the river were used more; I am the beneficiary of it, in that I use what I would call a ferry from Battersea Power Station up to the London Eye. My understanding is…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingI totally take issue with the noble Lord; what he said is simply not true. As I said earlier, this is a matter for the mayor and Transport for London, and we have been helping…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingMy noble friend makes a good point; supporting TfL and the staff that work so hard for it is important. I say again that we remain committed to supporting London’s transport…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingMy Lords, the Government have repeatedly shown their commitment to supporting London’s transport network since the start of the pandemic, providing almost £5 billion in emergency…23 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingTo the extent that the noble Lord is right, he makes a very important point: the London Underground transport system in particular is one of the best in the world, and is…23 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysMy Lords, we should let the Minister respond, as is the way that it should be on a Statement.20 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwaysSorry to interrupt the House again, but I urge Peers to keep their questions succinct to allow more Back-Bench questions to be asked.20 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL]My Lords, perhaps I may be allowed to intervene with a response. I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this short debate. The baton has been passed to me temporarily.…14 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL]My Lords, these amendments are all connected to parliamentary scrutiny, particularly in cases where the Bill is creating delegated powers, as the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer,…14 Jun 2022HANSARDTravel Disruption at UK Airports and Ferry PortsI do not think anyone was aware that the noble Lord intended to do so but, with the House’s indulgence, maybe we can allow the noble Lord to speak for four minutes.09 Jun 2022