There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of planning developments on local transport on 24 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Victoria Collins MP (Lib Dem, Harpenden and Berkhamsted).

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of planning developments on local transport on 24 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Victoria Collins MP (Lib Dem, Harpenden and Berkhamsted).

Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Motion, That the draft Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Prescribed Terms) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 June, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion, That the draft Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Prescribed Terms) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 June, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, the UK’s airspace is a vital piece of our national infrastructure that is essential to economic growth, connectivity and national resilience. Last year, there were more than 2.4 million flights using UK airspace, but despite a significant rise in air traffic demand, the structure of our airspace has...

My Lords, the UK’s airspace is a vital piece of our national infrastructure that is essential to economic growth, connectivity and national resilience. Last year, there were more than 2.4 million flights using UK airspace, but despite a significant rise in air traffic demand, the structure of our airspace has...

My Lords, in the new spirit in the House of declarations of interests, I declare mine at the outset. I do so as a private pilot, a former director of Newcastle airport and the author of an investigation into lower airspace, which was brought about at the request of the...

My Lords, in the new spirit in the House of declarations of interests, I declare mine at the outset. I do so as a private pilot, a former director of Newcastle airport and the author of an investigation into lower airspace, which was brought about at the request of the...

In many ways, it is quite extraordinary that no single organisation in the UK is currently responsible for creating a modern and integrated airspace design. As we have heard, across the country, airspace change proposals are sponsored by individual bodies—usually airports or air navigation service providers—and, in more congested areas,...

In many ways, it is quite extraordinary that no single organisation in the UK is currently responsible for creating a modern and integrated airspace design. As we have heard, across the country, airspace change proposals are sponsored by individual bodies—usually airports or air navigation service providers—and, in more congested areas,...

My final question, before I was interrupted by the Division Bell, was: what is the timescale for the development of this new service and its first project tackling the complex London airspace?

My final question, before I was interrupted by the Division Bell, was: what is the timescale for the development of this new service and its first project tackling the complex London airspace?

My Lords, in general we welcome this statutory instrument. We welcome the prospect of a more rational organisation of airspace—who could do otherwise? However, there are considerable problems and the Minister needs probing on some of them. I am grateful to my noble friend Lady Foster of Oxton, who is...

My Lords, in general we welcome this statutory instrument. We welcome the prospect of a more rational organisation of airspace—who could do otherwise? However, there are considerable problems and the Minister needs probing on some of them. I am grateful to my noble friend Lady Foster of Oxton, who is...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their consideration of these draft regulations. I will now attempt to respond to the specific points raised.

I was pleased to hear the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate, welcome these proposals. He referred to general aviation, as did the noble Lord, Lord...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their consideration of these draft regulations. I will now attempt to respond to the specific points raised.

I was pleased to hear the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate, welcome these proposals. He referred to general aviation, as did the noble Lord, Lord...

The question about timescale was not about when the work would begin; rather, it was, I think, about when it was likely to result in some fruit.

The question about timescale was not about when the work would begin; rather, it was, I think, about when it was likely to result in some fruit.

I thank the noble Lord for his intervention. I will write further on what we can say about the projected timescales of conclusion. It is enough to note for now that this work is extraordinarily complex, particularly since we are seeking to address the airspace around London, which is one...

I thank the noble Lord for his intervention. I will write further on what we can say about the projected timescales of conclusion. It is enough to note for now that this work is extraordinarily complex, particularly since we are seeking to address the airspace around London, which is one...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Government amendment to clause 14 agreed to on division (10 votes to 4). Clause 14, as amended, agreed to. Clause 15, discussed with clauses 16 and 17 stand part, new clause 37 (Variation of enhanced partnership schemes to improve integration of public transport), and new clause 50 (Consultation of trade unions). Clauses 15 to 20 agreed to. Clause 21, discussed with new clause 23 (Reporting on accessibility of bus services), agreed to. Amendment to clause 22, discussed with a Government amendment, the clause stand part, and new clause 39 (Assessment of service potential from publicly owned bus operators). Amendment negatived on division (2 votes to 10). Government amendment made. Clause 22, as amended, agreed to. Amendment to clause 23 negatived on division (3 votes to 10). Clause 23 agreed to. Clause 24, discussed with Government amendments, the clause stand part, and clauses 25 and 26 stand part. Government amendments made. Clause 24, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 25 and 26 agreed to. Clause 27, discussed with an amendment and clauses 28 and 29 stand part, under consideration when the Committee adjourned.

Government amendment to clause 14 agreed to on division (10 votes to 4). Clause 14, as amended, agreed to. Clause 15, discussed with clauses 16 and 17 stand part, new clause 37 (Variation of enhanced partnership schemes to improve integration of public transport), and new clause 50 (Consultation of trade...

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to bring forward regulations under section 141A of the Transport Act 2000 to improve the collection of centrally held data on local coach journeys.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to bring forward regulations under section 141A of the Transport Act 2000 to improve the collection of centrally held data on local coach journeys.

Letter dated 17/01/2025 from Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill to Peers regarding points raised during the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill second reading debate. Incl. Annex 16p.

Letter dated 17/01/2025 from Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill to Peers regarding points raised during the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill second reading debate. Incl. Annex 16p.