Speeches by Collier.

“Does the Bill reflect everything that you asked for?”

“Does the Bill reflect everything that you asked for?”

“We have just heard from the Scottish Government, and they said that it was a model engagement in terms of Bill preparation. Does that reflect your experience of how the Bill was prepared for, and the engagement you had with the UK Government?”

“I want to touch on cross-border services. There are a number of operators that go from England to Scotland, and the ScotRail service that operates to Carlisle. Obviously, we want those to continue, but do you feel that the Bill has the appropriate mechanisms in place to manage that quite complicated cross-border arrang…”

“I want to touch on cross-border services. There are a number of operators that go from England to Scotland, and the ScotRail service that operates to Carlisle. Obviously, we want those to continue, but do you feel that the Bill has the appropriate mechanisms in place to manage that quite complicated cross-border arrang…”

“Would there be a risk in putting into the Bill some of the things you have asked for, given the pace of technological change?”

“The Bill makes changes to the ORR’s role. What are your reactions to its role in enforcing the licence? What thoughts do you have about that?”

“Emma, you have recommended statutory requirements for things like level boarding, accessible rolling stock and station staffing. How do you think that that should be implemented in practice?”

“Are the provisions in the Bill broadly what you recommended? Are there any areas where it perhaps does not go as far as you wanted?”

“Just to your point about it being a more streamlined licence—that is what the Department has said. Have you got concerns about what that could mean for passenger outcomes, and whether it might actually be a worse outcome for passengers?”

“We do not have sight of the licence yet, but what do you think needs to feature in there to best serve passengers?”

“Are there any parts where you think it does not go far enough, where it needs to be strengthened in terms of provisions that are in the Bill for the passenger watchdog?”

“What role did you have in shaping the Bill’s provisions around the passenger watchdog?”

“As we mark 200 years of our railways, it is fitting that we are embarking on a new chapter in their history. They continue to be an integral part of the story of Britain, as I am reminded every time I visit London St Pancras, which helped Burton upon Trent to become a brewing powerhouse. Below platform, passengers walk…”

“Thanks to this Government, 3,150 children in my constituency will be lifted out of poverty. Free breakfast clubs are starting to be set up and Sure Start centres are being revived. Under Tory Governments, poverty goes up, but under Labour Governments, it always comes down. Will my right hon. Friend ensure that this Gov…”

“Yes, absolutely. I will come on to some of the legislation later, but the hon. Member highlights a really important issue and I know that he is a big supporter in this space, so I thank him for that intervention. Fire and rescue services in England attended 417 primary fires in education premises in the last financial …”

“I beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 706513 relating to evacuation chairs in schools and colleges. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec, and a privilege to lead this debate on behalf of the Petitions Committee. It is especially appropriate that we are having the debate during …”

“I agree with the hon. Member—he must have read what is coming up in my speech. He is absolutely right, and I will come to that point. Under the Equality Act 2010, schools have duties to avoid substantial disadvantage for disabled pupils, but they are not required to make any physical changes to features of the building…”

“I thank all Members who have taken part in this debate. In particular, I thank the Minister for her commitment to meet Lucas so that she can hear more about his story, and to take on board some of the things that have come out of the debate—one thing I have learned is that I need to ensure that people know how to say U…”

“Do you think the Bill as drafted will provide a harmonious relationship between the ORR and the passenger watchdog, or does it need to be amended to achieve that?”