Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Heathrow Airport
"There are still two minutes to go— unless someone else would like to ask a question. As the Minister will know, the Heathrow Southern Railway scheme requires the diversion of trains, typically going to Windsor, to the airport. The plans actually consume capacity that has been designed to meet not …..."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 06 Jun 2018
Airports National Policy Statement
"My Lords, I declare an interest, in that I live under the flight path and belong to many of the community organisations that the Minister will have met. I am appalled by this proposal, as will be the majority of the community where I live and the surrounding communities. Will …..."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 4th December 2015
Asked by:
Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the expected amount of the Bus Service Operators Grant in each financial year from 2016–17 to 2019–20 inclusive.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The amount of Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) paid out for services in England during 2014/15 was some £253 million. As BSOG is demand-led, it is too early to estimate accurately the amount likely to be paid out during 2015/16, although we would expect it to be broadly similar to that for 2014/15.
The amount to be paid out in future years will depend upon the number of eligible claims submitted by the operators of bus services in each year.However, I can confirm that we were able to protect the grant as part of the 2015 Spending Review. Moreover, we will be publishing more details early next year of how we will be reforming the way BSOG is paid to make it even more effective in supporting bus services.
Written Question
Friday 4th December 2015
Asked by:
Baroness Kramer (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the amount of the Bus Service Operators Grant in (1) 2014–15, and (2) 2015–16.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
The amount of Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) paid out for services in England during 2014/15 was some £253 million. As BSOG is demand-led, it is too early to estimate accurately the amount likely to be paid out during 2015/16, although we would expect it to be broadly similar to that for 2014/15.
The amount to be paid out in future years will depend upon the number of eligible claims submitted by the operators of bus services in each year.However, I can confirm that we were able to protect the grant as part of the 2015 Spending Review. Moreover, we will be publishing more details early next year of how we will be reforming the way BSOG is paid to make it even more effective in supporting bus services.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Mar 2015
Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015
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That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 5 February be approved.
Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments. Considered in Grand Committee on 11 March...."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Mar 2015
Equality Act 2010: Wheelchair Users
"My Lords, in February 2014, I instructed officials to carry out a survey in order to provide a better understanding of the range of issues facing wheelchair users around the country when using taxis or private hire vehicles. I shared the outcomes of this research with ministerial colleagues and discussions …..."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Mar 2015
Equality Act 2010: Wheelchair Users
"My Lords, as I say, discussions are continuing but the news that the noble Baroness shares is disturbing. The issue that the Government are attempting to deal with is that there is some lack of clarity within Section 165 and there are potential questions, therefore, around enforceability. The question is …..."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Mar 2015
Equality Act 2010: Wheelchair Users
"My Lords, the assumption is that charging is a violation of the broad anti-discrimination clauses of the Equality Act because one cannot discriminate and charge additional amounts for services provided to disabled people. In terms of ramps and the other issues that the noble Baroness describes, there are many problems …..."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Mar 2015
Equality Act 2010: Wheelchair Users
"The Government are still working on their response to the extensive report from the Law Commission and that is one of the recommendations that must be addressed in the reply. I remind the House that there will be post-legislative scrutiny in the next Session of the disability provisions in the …..."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 17 Mar 2015
Equality Act 2010: Wheelchair Users
"My Lords, we have commenced the relevant sections 168 to 171 of the Equality Act, which cover assistance guide dogs...."Baroness Kramer - View Speech
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