Paul Kohler: All Documents

Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)

"I completely agree with the hon. Member. With the welcome increase in active travel and the number of cyclists, we need to address the conflicts that arise on the road. If one goes to the continent, it is part of their DNA—cyclists, motorists and pedestrians understand their relationship—but the same …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)

"We welcome the powers in clause 23, which enables local transport authorities to design and deliver grants directly to bus operators in their areas. It is a clear step in the right direction, placing real tools in the hands of local authorities, which know their communities best and are best …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)

"I beg to move amendment 56, in clause 23, page 18, line 42, at end insert—

“154B Consideration of operator size in grant allocation

(1) When exercising powers under section 154A, a local transport authority in England may have regard to the size of the operator when determining the amount …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)

"We remain of the view that without the amendment, the proposals will not give small bus companies the benefits that we are seeking to achieve. We are not convinced that that can be done without the explicit mention of small bus companies, as provided by the amendment...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)

"I will press it to a vote.

Question put, That the amendment be made...."
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Division Vote (Commons)
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context
Paul Kohler (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 328

MP Financial Interest
Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)
Original Source (30th June 2025)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
AFC Wimbledon - £700.00

Written Question

Department for Transport: Departmental Responsibilities

Monday 30th June 2025

Asked by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to publish an Outcome Delivery Plan for 2025 to 2026.

Answered by Mike Kane - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Outcome Delivery Plans are co-ordinated through the Cabinet Office and we are awaiting confirmation on whether they will be published for this year and the process and timing of this.

Division Vote (Commons)
26 Jun 2025 - Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting) - View Vote Context
Paul Kohler (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 5 Noes - 10