"My Lords, I rise to speak at the end of this important and significant debate. I thank Kim Leadbeater MP and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, for leading this significant Private Member’s Bill through Parliament. I must add that this is a free vote on these Benches, and …..." Baroness Pidgeon - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his Answer. While it is good to hear about initiatives in some parts of the country, passengers have faced rail fare increases year after year for an unreliable service. I therefore ask the Minister, when will passengers have simplified rail fares so they can be …..." Baroness Pidgeon - View Speech
"My Lords, while I hear clearly the Minister say that there will not be any national scheme, what support is being provided to metro mayors across the country who may consider road pricing as a tool to reduce traffic in city centres and help improve public transport?..." Baroness Pidgeon - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for his Answer, but given the serious increase in this apparent trend of inhaling nitrous oxide through balloons while driving and the deadly danger this presents on our roads, what assessment have the Government made regarding additional powers and tools that may be needed to help …..." Baroness Pidgeon - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to address nitrous oxide misuse among drivers in urban areas...." Baroness Pidgeon - View Speech
"My Lords, a lot of the discussion this afternoon has been very technical, as it would be around planning, but this group of amendments is much more practical. They are about electric vehicle infrastructure, making sure that we can easily support the next generation of electric vehicles and make it …..." Baroness Pidgeon - View Speech
"I will speak briefly to the three amendments I have in this group.
Amendment 63 is about increasing solar panels on new transport infrastructure. This could include new or refurbished railway stations or rail lines, bus and tram stations and depots, major road building or upgrade projects, and other public …..." Baroness Pidgeon - View Speech