Member

I confirm that, as I agreed with the noble Baronesses, Lady Randerson, Lady Pidgeon, Lady Scott of Needham Market and Lady Brinton, the consultation I have already referred to, delivered in advance of the wider railways Bill, will contain proposals for the passenger standards authority and how it will monitor performance for passengers. It will present the opportunity for those in this House and beyond to provide views on how this watchdog should operate. I will be delighted to discuss this with noble Lords in more detail once the consultation is launched.