Written Question
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Asked by:
Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government what is their timetable for agreeing changes to the Port of Sunderland Byelaws 1978.
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
- Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The Department has fully reviewed the Port of Sunderland Byelaws 1978 and is optimistic that this can be finalised and confirmed by all parties concerned in the coming weeks.
Written Question
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Asked by:
Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to require London North Eastern Railway to run direct services between Sunderland and London King's Cross beyond December 2024.
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill
- Minister of State (Department for Transport)
There are no plans to require London North Eastern Railway to run direct services between Sunderland and London Kings Cross beyond December 2024. Sunderland will continue to have direct London services provided by Open Access operators. Additionally, improvements to the Metro network will improve connectivity in the north east.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 20 Jul 2022
Seafarers’ Wages Bill [HL]
"My Lords, this is a very important occasion. We have just heard the deeply impressive valedictory speech of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, whose knowledge of constitutional and legal matters and of the proceedings of this House is unequalled. We have appreciated his forensic thinking and …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 19 Jul 2022
Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022
"My Lords, I welcome the legislation being updated to ensure that we meet our international safety obligations for bulk carriers; it is clearly right to do so. There was an eight-week consultation, which elicited only one response, resulting in no changes, so it is good that there was full consultation.
…..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 19 Jul 2022
Merchant Shipping (Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers) Regulations 2022
"Can I clarify a point on exceptions? The Minister might wish to write. The question I posed was whether we are in line with the international approach to exceptions or whether the list of exceptions in Regulation 7 is unique to the United Kingdom...."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 11 May 2022
Queen’s Speech
"My Lords, I, too, should remind the House that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association and I, too, look forward to hearing the maiden speech of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Guildford.
The context of this humble Address is important. We have a growing cost …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 Dec 2021
Extraordinary Funding and Financing Agreement for Transport for London
"My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, has asked me to present her apologies for not being able to speak this afternoon. However, I think she would agree with me that the problems of TfL have been well reported and debated in recent weeks. From the perspective of the travelling …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 22 Nov 2021
Integrated Rail Plan: North and Midlands
"My Lords, in reaching the decision to end the HS2 track in the east Midlands rather than Leeds, and HS2 trains at Sheffield rather than Newcastle, what economic impact assessment was done by the Government of the effects on both Yorkshire and the north-east—given that private developer investment will inevitably …..."Lord Shipley - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 24th July 2020
Asked by:
Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what checks are made by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency on the fitness of the operators of private car parks to issue valid fines.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will only release vehicle keeper information to private parking companies that are members of an appropriate accredited trade association (ATA). The ATAs carry out checks on parking companies before allowing them to become members. This ensures that the company is legitimate and is monitored for compliance with the ATA’s code of practice that promotes fair treatment for motorists.
The DVLA carries out comprehensive auditing of companies, involving remote and also on-site audits in conjunction with the Government Internal Audit Agency. This ensures that keeper information is used appropriately. Any issues are investigated and action taken where necessary. This can include the suspension of the facility to request vehicle keeper information from the DVLA.
Written Question
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Asked by:
Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many staff were employed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in each of the past three years to respond to requests for the personal details of motorists by private car park operators.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
It is not possible to say how many staff are employed specifically to process requests from private car park operators. The staff involved deal with these requests as part of their role alongside a variety of other duties.