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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)

"I thank the shadow Minister for his comments on our proposed amendment. Perhaps I can give him some reassurance about my interpretation of the driver’s mandate to intervene in all those situations. Having been on training that sought to raise awareness of a range of issues, including domestic abuse, I …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)

"I am grateful to the Minister. If he needs to intervene on me, he may, but can he confirm whether the guidance to be issued on training will specifically mention issues around domestic abuse or whether that will be lumped in with general crimes? I know he mentioned that a …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)

"I understand. That was the only thing I wanted to say. Thank you, Dame Siobhain...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)

"Can I just give the Minister the opportunity to provide that clarification? I intended to intervene on him, but he finished speaking sooner than I thought he would, and it would be pertinent to the question you asked, Dame Siobhain...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)

"I support the motivations behind clause 37. Making our public transport greener and cleaner is a positive thing and will make it an even more climate-friendly travel option. I note with excitement that Sanders Coaches, which runs many services across my constituency and that of my neighbour, the hon. Member …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)

"I appreciate the further information that the Minister has provided. I do not want to repeat my previous question, but does he believe, although he may not want to have to specify it to the Committee, that a safe and viable solution exists—I certainly do—and does he believe that these …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)

"I beg to move amendment 75, in clause 34, page 37, line 24, at end insert—

“144G Training for senior management on disability awareness and accessibility

(1) Relevant parties must ensure that relevant persons in senior management roles undertake training concerning disability awareness and accessibility.

(2) The relevant parties are—

…..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)

"I thank the Minister and I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment made: 77, in clause 34, page 37, line 24, at end insert—

144G Application of training requirement: services in Wales

(1) Subsections (1) and (2) of section 144F …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)

"I could not possibly talk about the inquiries that the Transport Committee is considering undertaking, but I would say that we all have an active interest in how to account for policy impacts on integrated travel as a whole. It may be that the Minister can attend a hearing in …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)

"I will briefly touch on new clause 9, tabled by the Green party, and I will also speak to new clause 21. Buses are often the first form of transport that children use by themselves, without the supervision of parents. They are vital for many children to get to school …..."
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