Railways Bill

Debate between Keir Mather and Helen Maguire

Report stage
Wednesday 10th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Monica Harding (Esher and Walton) (LD)]

rose—

[Helen Maguire (Epsom and Ewell) (LD)]

rose—

[Keir Mather]

I will not give way again; I am sorry. I want to leave time for colleagues to contribute.

The Government have also tabled amendments 96, 125, 129, 130, 131, 134, 135 and 138, which are minor, correctional or consequential amendments to ensure that the drafting of the Bill is fit for purpose and the statute book is kept tidy. They are all sensible amendments that improve the drafting of the Bill and ensure that rail reform can be implemented properly and that GBR can govern the railway for years to come. I am keen to get on with the substantive business of the debate, so I commend the amendments to the House.