Member

There can be no doubt that the privatisation of rail and bus networks has led to cancellations, delays and overcrowding, which in turn have contributed to passenger anger, which has created an environment in which there is criminal behaviour by a very few. The Government are addressing those more fundamental issues, not least by the Great British Railways legislation, with regard to which, of course, I pay respect to the work of my noble kinsman. But I suggest that this amendment would be a useful adjunct to these measures and added protection to our hard-pressed transport workers, who showed heroic dedication to their duties during Covid.