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Baroness Pidgeon (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2026

Debate

Railways Bill

Contribution

My Lords, the amendments in this group are about strengthening the requirements for Great British Railways before it is able to grant a licence and to strengthen the Passengers’ Council in areas such as safety and standards. They would also strengthen the role of the Office of Rail and Road, which is something I believe is on this Government’s agenda. The concerns of the noble Lord, Lord Evans, about consultation-only powers, rather than real teeth, for the Passengers’ Council, and the query from the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, about ensuring that Scottish and Welsh Ministers are consulted on a licence, are both very relevant, and I look forward to the Minister’s clarification on these issues.

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