My Lords, I am delighted to move Amendment 40 and speak to the other amendments in this group, which are about London TravelWatch. For those of your Lordships who do not know—although, as we have joked before, I feel this Room is a reunion of those of us who were...

My Lords, I am delighted to move Amendment 40 and speak to the other amendments in this group, which are about London TravelWatch. For those of your Lordships who do not know—although, as we have joked before, I feel this Room is a reunion of those of us who were...

The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.

The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.

Clauses 34 and 35 agreed to. Amendment to clause 36, discussed with an amendment and new clause 7, negatived on division (5 votes to 10). Amendment negatived on division (3 votes 10). Amendment to clause 36, discussed with amendments and new clause 22, withdrawn. Clause 36 agreed to. Amendment to clause 37 negatived on division (4 votes to 10). Clauses 37 to 39 agreed to. Amendment to clause 40 negatived on division (4 votes to 10). Clauses 40 and 41 agreed to. Amendment to clause 42 negatived on division (4 votes to 10). Clause 42 agreed to. Two amendments to clause 43 negatived on division (3 votes to 10 respectively). Clause 43 agreed to. Clause 44, discussed with new clause 46, and clause 45 stand part. Clauses 44 and 45 agreed to. Clause 46, discussed with amendments, new clauses 16 to 18, 53, and 69. Two amendments negatived on division (4 votes to 9 respectively). Clause 46 agreed to. Clause 47, discussed with an amendment and new clause 45. Amendment negatived on division (4 votes to 9). Clause 47 agreed to. Clause 48, discussed with an amendment, clauses 49 to 52 stand part, and new clauses 68 and 70. Clauses 48 to 54 agreed to. Clause 55 agreed to as amended. Clauses 56 to 58 agreed to. Committee adjourned till 5 February. Written evidence reported to the House.

Clauses 34 and 35 agreed to. Amendment to clause 36, discussed with an amendment and new clause 7, negatived on division (5 votes to 10). Amendment negatived on division (3 votes 10). Amendment to clause 36, discussed with amendments and new clause 22, withdrawn. Clause 36 agreed to. Amendment to...

A bill intended to create Great British Railways, a public body which would be responsible for managing most passenger train services and railway infrastructure

A bill intended to create Great British Railways, a public body which would be responsible for managing most passenger train services and railway infrastructure

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has held discussions with (a) London Travel Watch and (b) Transport Focus on the consultation process for the proposals on the closure of railway station ticket offices.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he has held discussions with (a) London Travel Watch and (b) Transport Focus on the consultation process for the proposals on the closure of railway station ticket offices.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what correspondence he has received from London TravelWatch on reviewing the criteria for ticket office opening hours; and if he will place a copy of that correspondence in the Library.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what correspondence he has received from London TravelWatch on reviewing the criteria for ticket office opening hours; and if he will place a copy of that correspondence in the Library.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what correspondence he has received on London Overground ticket office opening hours from (a) London Overground, (b) the Mayor of London, (c) London TravelWatch; and if he will place copies of that correspondence in the Library.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what correspondence he has received on London Overground ticket office opening hours from (a) London Overground, (b) the Mayor of London, (c) London TravelWatch; and if he will place copies of that correspondence in the Library.

Localism Bill. Lords report stage third day. New clauses (Amendment 107, 114, 119A/B/D/DA and 165) debated and agreed. New clauses (Amendments 108 and 109) debated and withdrawn. Adjourned.

Localism Bill. Lords report stage third day. New clauses (Amendment 107, 114, 119A/B/D/DA and 165) debated and agreed. New clauses (Amendments 108 and 109) debated and withdrawn. Adjourned.

Is the noble Lord asking whether this can work the other way around and that powers that are currently vested in the mayor should be delegated to the boroughs?

Is the noble Lord asking whether this can work the other way around and that powers that are currently vested in the mayor should be delegated to the boroughs?

My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friends for their unqualified support for this amendment.

My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friends for their unqualified support for this amendment.

My Lords, Amendment 108 would abolish the London Transport Users’ Committee and transfer its functions to the London Assembly. My officials assured me that this would be an easy amendment to deal with—even I would be able to deal with it. The reality is that I find myself in the...

My Lords, Amendment 108 would abolish the London Transport Users’ Committee and transfer its functions to the London Assembly. My officials assured me that this would be an easy amendment to deal with—even I would be able to deal with it. The reality is that I find myself in the...

My Lords, I should explain that our official Front Bench position is that we support the amendment, which means that, should it be put to a vote, I, at least, will be obliged to vote in favour. I am not sure how many of my colleagues behind me would follow...

My Lords, I should explain that our official Front Bench position is that we support the amendment, which means that, should it be put to a vote, I, at least, will be obliged to vote in favour. I am not sure how many of my colleagues behind me would follow...

Is the empty platform at Waterloo, which the noble Baroness has been describing, the reason why plays are being put on there now?

Is the empty platform at Waterloo, which the noble Baroness has been describing, the reason why plays are being put on there now?

My Lords, this amendment follows on nicely from the previous amendment. It also illustrates the general confusion over the structure of transport in the London area. The purpose of the amendment is to remove from the Department for Transport the responsibility for rail franchising within the inner suburban area of...

My Lords, this amendment follows on nicely from the previous amendment. It also illustrates the general confusion over the structure of transport in the London area. The purpose of the amendment is to remove from the Department for Transport the responsibility for rail franchising within the inner suburban area of...

109: After Clause 217, insert the following new Clause— ““Transport for London: Rail Authority for London (1) Section 196 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (power of Greater London Authority to give instructions or guidance to Franchising Director) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1), for ““The Authority...

109: After Clause 217, insert the following new Clause— ““Transport for London: Rail Authority for London (1) Section 196 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (power of Greater London Authority to give instructions or guidance to Franchising Director) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1), for ““The Authority...

I think that I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord McKenzie, for his more measured support for the amendment. I am less grateful to him for tempting me to call a vote just to see what happens. We will have to see about that. I am grateful to the...

I think that I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord McKenzie, for his more measured support for the amendment. I am less grateful to him for tempting me to call a vote just to see what happens. We will have to see about that. I am grateful to the...

This is an interesting amendment. I was particularly seized of the way in which the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, proposed it because, following the previous amendment and the discussion about London Travel Watch—I am sorry that I was not in the Chamber at that time—I was sent a map of...

This is an interesting amendment. I was particularly seized of the way in which the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, proposed it because, following the previous amendment and the discussion about London Travel Watch—I am sorry that I was not in the Chamber at that time—I was sent a map of...

Plays are not taking place on the adapted platform but it would be better to use it for a play than nothing at all. It is absolutely ridiculous. I have two more points to make. Some people say that there must have been a lot of thought about how the...

Plays are not taking place on the adapted platform but it would be better to use it for a play than nothing at all. It is absolutely ridiculous. I have two more points to make. Some people say that there must have been a lot of thought about how the...