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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2026

Debate

Railways Bill

Contribution

In turning to Amendment 67 from the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, about transparency, I confirm to him that the Bill already requires that GBR’s business plan covers all of its activities, costs and how those costs will be met. Therefore, where a cost is being met by devolved funding, that will already be clear through the business plan. I hope this reassures him that the Bill already provides for this intent, but I am not sure that I agree with both the noble Lords, Lord Lansey and Lord Harper, on the dangers of too great a specificity.

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