Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with train operating companies and other public transport providers about the use of artificial intelligence for announcements, following the case of 'Iona' on ScotRail.

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)

Train Operating Companies are required and regulated by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) as part of their licence conditions to ensure they provide appropriate and accurate information to enable railway passengers and prospective passengers to plan and make their journeys with confidence, including when there is disruption. Buses in England outside London are largely run on a commercial basis, and so any decisions over announcements are for bus operators to make, who are responsible for managing their fleet.

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to make regulations under section 267 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, in light of concerns raised by cultural and heritage organisations about potential abuses of cooling-off period provisions.

Answered by Lord Leong - Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

In the ‘Consultation on the implementation of the new subscription regime’, Government consulted on regulatory proposals to implement the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This included how provisions for the cooling-off period will work. We are analysing the responses, including submissions from the cultural and heritage sectors. Officials have met with relevant representatives and individual organisations in those sectors to hear their views and we continue to engage with the sectors. A Government Response will be published in due course.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the terms and conditions and the appointment letter relating to Baroness Shafik's appointment as (1) Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum, and (2) Chief Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Shafik intends will remain as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum in the light of her appointment as Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister, Baroness Shafik, will attend the Labour Party Conference; and whether attendance at a Party Conference by the Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum is in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3.11 of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies and associated government guidance.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to update the news story published on 20 January about the appointment of Baroness Shafik as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum in regard to her political activity.

Answered by Baroness Twycross - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Baroness Shafik has been appointed to be the Chief Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister as a Direct Ministerial Appointment. This role is therefore subject to the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies, which sets out requirements on political activity.

The management of relevant outside interests for this role has been agreed in line with relevant guidance and processes. Baroness Shafik will continue in her role as Chair of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Found: content and 162 not content.137 3.11 Heritage railways Amendment 126 was introduced by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

Found: needed. 53 Planning and Infrastructure Bill BARONESS GRENDER BARONESS TYLER OF ENFIELD LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY

Found: content and 162 not content.137 3.11 Heritage railways Amendment 126 was introduced by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

Found: Planning and Infrastructure Bill 98 BARONESS GRENDER BARONESS TYLER OF ENFIELD LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY

Found: Lords Amendment 60 was tabled by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay and was opposed by the Government. 13

Found: LORD GASCOIGNE LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY 170_ After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause—

Found: LORD GASCOIGNE LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY 170_ After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause—

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY 96_ Clause 48, page 61, line 27, at end insert “, and gives due regard

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY 96_ Clause 48, page 61, line 27, at end insert “, and gives due regard

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY 96_ Clause 48, page 61, line 27, at end insert “, and gives due regard

Found: Lords Amendments 1 and 8 were tabled by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, and were opposed by the Government

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY _ Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay gives notice of his intention to oppose

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY 5_ Clause 6, page 3, line 8, leave out subsection (4) Title BARONESS

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY LORD FAULKNER OF WORCESTER THE EARL OF CLANCARTY LORD PALMER OF CHILDS

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY _ After Clause 52, insert the following new Clause— “Parliamentary procedure

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY ★_ Clause 6, page 3, line 8, leave out subsection (4) Title BARONESS

Found: Clause 10 LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY ★_ Clause 10, page 5, line 16, leave out “age of 18” and insert

Found: LORD PARKINSON OF WHITLEY BAY ★_ Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay gives notice of his intention to oppose

Found: removal of hereditary peers and reduce numbers using attendance measures instead.153 Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

Found: Secretary of State was The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP, KC and she was supported in these duties by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay

Found: Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, obtaining an MA in History