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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 September 2026

Debate

Railways Bill

Contribution

78A: Schedule 2, page 79, line 2, at end insert— “(b) protect or improve the environment or mitigating or adapting to climate change, or(c) secure, maintain or improve the accessibility of railway passenger services, station services, railway infrastructure or rolling stock for disabled persons.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment broadens the exclusion from subsidy control rules to include financial assistance with the primary purpose of environmental protection or accessibility.

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