Member

Amendment 14 would limit the same function so that it applied only to services managed by GBR. However, as I hope I have explained, this function does not allow GBR to set binding standards on other operators. There is no need to limit the application of the standards to GBR services alone. Other operators can ignore them if they wish to but, equally, allowing standards to be shared promotes best practice and supports a high-performing, safe railway. I cannot see the issue with this, so I hope that the noble Lord will not press his amendment.