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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Nov 2022
Swing Bridges

"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the need to secure the urgent repair of swing bridges that block the passage of boats, which risk harming economic growth and domestic tourism...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Nov 2022
Swing Bridges

"I thank the Minister. I declare my interest as a resident of Faversham in Kent. Six years ago, a new swing bridge was promised to the people of Faversham. Money was raised for this purpose. Peel Ports, the sort of organisation that the Minister referred to, has responsibility for providing …..."
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Written Question
Inland Waterways: Bridges
Thursday 15th September 2022

Asked by: Lord Palmer of Childs Hill (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the job creation and recreational opportunities of repairing broken swing bridges to allow access to inland waterways; and whether they will direct Peel Ports to repair the swing bridge in Faversham.

Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton

The Department has not made any specific assessment of job creation and recreational opportunities related to the repair of Faversham swing bridge. The Department has, however, been instrumental in encouraging all parties to work together and find a mutually acceptable resolution and will continue to do so.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 28 Jul 2020
Spain: Travel

"My Lords, have the Government thought through what happens when someone returns from Spain to go back to work the next day? The Minister talks glibly of financial support, but if travellers are required to self-isolate, will they actually have a job to go back to? The Minister’s letter says …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 14 May 2020
Covid-19: Transport

"We now come to the 30 minutes allocated for Back-Bench questions. I would ask that both questions and answers are kept brief so that I can call the maximum number of speakers. In each case, the Minister will answer...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 14 May 2020
Covid-19: Transport

"Lord Liddle. No? The noble Lord’s microphone has not been unmuted and he has missed his chance.

The time allotted for the Statement is now up. I am delighted to say that we virtually got everybody in to speak...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 23 Jan 2018
Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Bill [HL]

"I need at this stage to mention that I cannot call Amendments 3 or 4 because of pre-emption if this amendment is agreed...."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 19 Jul 2012
Local Government Finance Bill

"My Lords, this particular amendment finds me echoing the words of the noble Lord, Lord Jenkin of Roding, that the Secretary of State is being required to get involved in minutiae. If one looks at the five regulations in paragraph 3(5), one almost finds that local authorities are being required …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Mon 16 Jul 2012
Local Government Finance Bill

"I do not have to take my name off the top of this amendment because it was never there. However, I share the natural anxieties of the noble Lord, Lord Jenkin, whose name is to one of these amendments.

The argument put forward in these amendments is to put off …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Mon 16 Jul 2012
Local Government Finance Bill

"I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Hollis, that there have to be different consultations. An authority may have a £500 million revenue expenditure, as Barnet authority has, but you have to focus your mind within that authority and, even if there are two or three levels of consultation, it …..."
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