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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2026
Debate
Railways BillContribution
38: Schedule 1, page 64, line 10, leave out from “may,” to “the” in line 11 and insert “at the recommendation of the Office of Rail and Road in relation to matters related to safety and standards, and after consultation with”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment would require the Secretary of State to obtain a formal recommendation from the Office of Rail and Road in relation to safety and standards before granting Great British Railways’ licence, and to consult the Passengers’ Council.
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