Ms Nusrat Ghani
MP for Sussex Weald · Conservative · United Kingdom
“Before we come to the urgent question, I must say how disappointing it is that the Government were not forthcoming with a proactive ministerial statement on this matter. The disruption to aviation and the impact on many constituents has been considerable.”
“The point of order and its content are not a matter for the Chair. I have not been notified of any Minister coming forward at this point, but I have only just come into the Chair. If the hon.”
“(3) Regulations under section 14Z45B must provide that, where an out-of-hospital service is to be provided to a patient, the integrated care board must— (a) offer the patient a choice of at least two providers capable of providing the service, which may include NHS bodies and independent sector providers approved to provide that service u…”
“(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the relevant requirements are— (a) that the special educational provision set out in section F of an EHC plan meets the needs identified by an EHC needs assessment; (b) that ICBs can be required to provide such special educational provision; (c) that ICBs must provide such special educational provis…”
“(3) The Charter must— (a) set out the fundamental principles and responsibilities for assessing whether a data sharing partnership is in the interest of the public and the NHS; (b) include the primary goal of protecting people’s privacy and their data from exploitation, while promoting trust in data systems and the handling of health data…”
“(2) Arrangements under subsection (1) must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide for— (a) general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and other relevant primary care professionals to work together as part of integrated local primary care teams; (b) the sharing of relevant patient information between those professionals through secur…”
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“Of course, Mr Snowden, on both sides: “Good temper and moderation are the characteristics of parliamentary language.” The hon. Member has got his point on the record; let us see what happens next. I will now announce the result of today’s deferred Division on the Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026. The Ayes were 323 and the Noes were 160, so the Ayes have it. [The Division list is published at the end of today’s debates.]”
“1986/1428) has effect in relation to vehicle licences, other than trade licences, taken out in the period beginning with 1 July 2026 and ending with 30 June 2027 for vehicles for which any of paragraphs (2) to (5) has effect as if for “£50” there were substituted “£0” And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.”
“(5) Paragraph 11C of that Schedule (rate for certain tractive units exceeding 41,000 kgs but not exceeding 44,000 kgs) has effect in relation to goods vehicles to which that paragraph applies and which are used in the course of a trade as if for “£10” there were substituted “£1”. (6) Where subsection (2) of section 3 of that Act (6 month licences) applies in relation to a vehicle for which any of paragraphs (2) to (4) has effect, that subsection has effect as if, in paragraph (a), for “£50” there were substituted “£0”. (7) Article 3(1)(b) of the Vehicle Licences (Duration of First Licences and Rate of Duty) Order 1986 (S.I.”
“(4) Paragraph 11 of that Schedule (rates for tractive units exceeding 3,500 kgs) has effect in relation to goods vehicles to which sub-paragraph (1), (2)(b) or (3) of that paragraph applies and which are used in the course of a trade as if— (a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “shall be determined in accordance with” to the end there were substituted “and not exceeding 44,000 kgs is £1.”; (b) where sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to tractive units mentioned in paragraph (b) of that sub-paragraph, in that sub-paragraph for “basic goods vehicle rate” there were substituted “£1”; (c) in sub-paragraph (3), for “£1,703” there were substituted “£1”.”
“(3) Paragraph 10 of that Schedule (rates for certain rigid goods vehicles exceeding 11,999 kgs) has effect in relation to goods vehicles to which sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph applies and which are used in the course of a trade as if— (a) in sub-paragraph (3), for “to be determined in accordance with” to the end there were substituted “£1.”; (b) in sub-paragraph (7), for “£654” there were substituted “£1”.”
“(2) Paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 to that Act (rates for rigid goods vehicles exceeding 3,500 kgs revenue weight) has effect in relation to goods vehicles to which sub-paragraph (1), (2)(b) or (3) of that paragraph applies and which are used in the course of a trade as if— (a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “shall be determined in accordance with” to the end there were substituted “and not exceeding 44,000 kgs is £1.”; (b) where sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to rigid goods vehicles mentioned in paragraph (b) of that sub-paragraph, in that sub-paragraph for “basic goods vehicle rate” there were substituted “£1”; (c) in sub-paragraph (3), for “£1,703” there were substituted “£1”.”
“Motion on vehicle excise duty (temporary rates for good vehicles)— That— (1) The Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 has effect in relation to vehicle licences, other than trade licences, taken out in the period beginning with 1 July 2026 and ending with 30 June 2027 as follows.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Motion on income tax (mileage amounts)— That— (1) In the table in each of— (a) section 230(2) of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (approved amount for mileage allowance payments), and (b) section 94F(2) of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (appropriate mileage amount), for “45p” substitute “55p”. (2) In consequence of paragraph (1), in section 94F(3) of the Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005, for “45p” substitute “55p”. (3) The amendments made by this Resolution have effect for the tax year 2026-27 and subsequent tax years. And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: That the draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026, which were laid before this House on 14 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved. That the draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 14 April, in the last Session of Parliament, be approved.”
“As colleagues will understand, this is a three-hour debate and a remarkable number of Members wish to contribute, so Back Benchers will shortly be on a speaking limit of five minutes. First, I call the Chair of the Select Committee, Toby Perkins.”
“Order. The hon. Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) is making an important speech, but before she gets back to her feet, I must tell her that I need to get 12 more Members in to speak.”
“Order. Forgive me—there is a five-minute time limit, which is the only way that I can incorporate all the Back Benchers who wish to contribute.”
“Transport That Baggy Shanker be discharged from the Transport Committee and Daniel Francis be added. Treasury That Luke Murphy be discharged from the Treasury Committee and Ms Julie Minns be added. Women and Equalities That David Burton-Sampson be discharged from the Women and Equalities Committee and Richard Quigley be added. Work and Pensions That Johanna Baxter and Amanda Hack be discharged from the Work and Pensions Committee and Patrick Hurley and Liz Twist be added.— (Jessica Morden, on behalf of the Committee of Selection.)”
“With the leave of the House, I will take the next items of business together. Ordered, Education That Chris Vince be discharged from the Education Committee and Jodie Gosling be added. Environment, Food and Rural Affairs That Tim Roca be discharged from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee and Ben Goldsborough be added. Housing, Communities and Local Government That Andrew Lewin and Sean Woodcock be discharged from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee and Mr Jonathan Brash and Ashley Dalton be added. Justice That Linsey Farnsworth be discharged from the Justice Committee and Janet Daby be added. Science, Innovation and Technology That Dr Lauren Sullivan and Adam Thompson be discharged from the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee and Tom Collins and Maya Ellis be added.”
“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of her point of order. I have received no notice from Ministers that they intend to make a statement on this matter. The House knows that I have no power to compel a Minister to make a statement, but Mr Speaker has repeatedly stated how important it is that significant announcements are made here in this House first. Ministers on the Front Bench will have heard the hon. Member and I, and no doubt they will respond in due course. The hon. Member for Thornbury and Yate (Claire Young) has also informed Mr Speaker that she will not proceed today with her debate on the potential merits of a full ban on fracking.”
“Order. I am going to let colleagues in on a secret: I cannot read their minds. If you are not continually bobbing, I do not know whether you are uninterested or want to be called.”
“I did not have time to congratulate the Minister, a fellow Brummie, on her promotion. It is good to see those from Birmingham here in the Chamber. Question put and agreed to.”
“Mr Speaker wishes to thank the Secretary of State, who is a shining example of a Minister taking the code seriously on this matter and not briefing out her statement before she has come to the House. I call the Secretary of State.”
“Before we come to the statement, I must place on the record Mr Speaker’s disappointment that the Prime Minister chose Downing Street over this House as the place in which to make the important announcement about banning under-16s from social media. The Prime Minister’s very own rulebook states that important policy announcements should be made in the first instance in this House when it is sitting. His approach this morning is symptomatic of a pattern of disrespect for this House from No. 10. The Government have said that they will update the ministerial code on this point, and I urge them to get on with it. In the meantime, they must stick with the rules as they are set out.”
“Order. It is highly unlikely that everyone will be able to ask questions. Far too many Members are bobbing, and we have a large amount of business to get through. However, if both questions and answers took 30 seconds, we could get most Members in.”
“Order. Mr Tugendhat, you had the luxury of coming in early on this urgent question. Other colleagues would like to be heard as well. Minister, have you finished?”
“Order. The hon. Member, who is far more experienced than I am, should know that we do not hold up booklets or magazines as props when speaking in the Chamber.”
“These questions are supposed to be to the Minister, not to the Chair, but no doubt Mr Speaker will have heard that one. He has made his views very clear, as has the Chamber. Was there actually a question in there, Mr Tice? Would you like to have another attempt at a question?”
“I thank the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. The Speaker made it abundantly clear at the start of the statement just how important it is that the defence investment plan is presented first to Parliament, and that Members of this House have the opportunity to ask questions about it as soon as the plan is published. As the Speaker said, I hope that speculation that the plan will be published on a non-sitting day is proven wrong. The House comes first. Of course, the Government could table a motion to enable the House to sit on a non-sitting Friday, if those were the circumstances. If the hon. Member wishes to have further advice on parliamentary procedure, he can get that from the Clerks in the Table Office. Mr Speaker made his views abundantly clear. Does the Minister wish to respond?”
“Amendment 34, in schedule 4, page 92, line 20, at end insert— “, and any person exercising functions of a public nature on its behalf in connection with rail systems or services for which Great British Railways is responsible.” This amendment makes any person exercising functions of a public nature on behalf of Great British Railways subject to the public sector equality duty. Government amendments 141 and 142.”
“Amendment 155, page 67, line 9, at end insert— “(3A) The plan must set out how Great British Railways will ensure its activities minimise costs to the taxpayer.” This amendment requires GBR to consider how to minimise costs to taxpayers. Amendment 156, page 67, line 22, at end insert— “(c) whether carrying on those activities will be done in such a way as to minimise costs to the taxpayer.” This amendment requires the ORR to provide an assessment of whether GBR will minimise taxpayer costs before the Secretary of State approves the business plan. Government amendment 125. Amendment 6, page 74, line 27, at end insert “including passenger services”. This amendment, along with Amendment 7, would align funding of designated passenger train services with the five-year funding cycle for infrastructure. Government amendments 126 to 140.”
“(3A) The objectives set out under sub-paragraph (1)(a) may include, in particular, objectives relating to— (a) the carriage of passengers or goods, save as already provided for under sub-paragraph (3); (b) the railway network or railway assets (including objectives relating to the provision of the railway network or railway assets after the end of the funding period); (c) fares; (d) the accessibility of railway services to people with disabilities; (e) the protection of persons from dangers arising from the operation of railways.” This amendment would align funding of designated passenger train services with the five-year funding cycle for infrastructure. Amendment 43, page 66, line 19, at end insert “mayor”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 39.”
“Amendment 154, in schedule 2, page 65, line 2, at end insert— “(1A) The date specified in sub-paragraph 1(d) must be at least 24 months before the start of the funding period.” This amendment requires the Secretary of State to notify the ORR and GBR of the amount of financial assistance for the next funding period at least two years before that funding period is due to start. Amendment 7, page 65, line 39, leave out sub-paragraph (3) and insert— “(3) The objectives set out under sub-paragraph (1)(a) must include objectives relating to passenger rail services.”
“Amendment 153, in schedule 1, page 63, line 6, at end insert— “including requirements to promote a fair and competitive retail market that treats all market participants, including Great British Railway’s retailing function, on a fair and equal basis.” This aims to ensure that the Code of Practice explicitly includes a duty for GBR to safeguard a level playing field for third-party retailers and confirms that GBR Retail must itself comply with the Code. Government amendments 168 and 169. Government amendment 124.”
“Amendment 3, page 59, line 15, at end insert— “, except that section 3(1)(d) may not be commenced until any report under section [Report on Great British Railways’ ticketing function] has been published.” This amendment is related to NC6 and requires that ticketing functions for GBR may not be commenced until a report under that new clause has been published. Government amendments 120 to 123.”
“This amendment seeks to ensure that where a company is jointly owned by GBR and Welsh Ministers, they together own the totality of the stake in that company. Amendment 84, page 58, line 32, leave out subsection (3) and insert— “(3) In this Act, a company is ‘wholly and jointly owned’ by the Secretary of State, Great British Railways, the Welsh Ministers or the Scottish Ministers if every member of the company is— (a) one or more of those persons, or (b) a company that is itself wholly owned by one or more of those persons.” This amendment defines the terms “wholly and jointly owned” in such a way as to ensure that companies that are wholly or jointly owned by GBR, the Secretary of State, Scottish and Welsh Ministers, are always fully public sector companies.”
“Amendment 45, in clause 92, page 56, line 24, at end insert— “(3A) Regulations under this section must— (a) make provision for the public ownership of rolling stock by Great British Railways; (b) make provision for Great British Railways to buy and own future passenger rolling stock as— (i) current rolling stock contracts end, and (ii) old rolling stock are taken out of commission.” Government amendments 118 and 119. Amendment 82, in clause 96, page 58, line 5, after “company” insert “wholly and”. This amendment seeks to ensure that where a company is jointly owned by GBR and Scottish Ministers, they together own the totality of the stake in that company. Amendment 83, page 58, line 7, after “company” insert “wholly and”.”
“Amendment 41, in clause 81, page 47, line 35, after “must consult” insert “the mayor of”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 39. Amendment 40, page 48, line 6, after “must consult” insert “the mayor of”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 39. Amendment 42, page 49, line 4, after “must consult" insert “the mayor of”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 39. Government amendments 110 to 117. Amendment 44, page 55, line 38, leave out clause 92.”
“Amendment 149, in clause 72, page 42, line 27, at end insert— “(7) Non-GBR infrastructure, facilities and services which are used exclusively for the carriage of goods by rail are excluded from the provisions of this clause.” This amendment clarifies that privately funded, freight-only facilities are excluded from regulation under clause 72, clarifying that privately funded sidings and terminals are not brought into scope. Amendment 165, page 42, line 27, at end insert— “(7) Infrastructure, facilities and services not managed by Great British Railways which are used exclusively for the carriage of goods by rail are excluded from the provisions of this section.” This amendment clarifies that privately funded, freight-only facilities are excluded from regulation under this section. Government amendments 108 and 109.”
“This amendment would change the definition of an infrastructure manager in the relevant 2016 regulations so as to exclude GBR companies and other public sector companies, alongside GBR. Amendment 74, page 41, line 4, at end insert— “(4) In regulation 14 (establishing, determining and collecting charges) after paragraph (9) insert— ‘(9A) Paragraph (9) does not apply to GBR.’ (5) In regulation 19 (capacity allocation), after paragraph (4) insert— ‘(4A) Paragraph (4) does not apply to GBR.’” This amendment exempts GBR from the requirement on infrastructure managers to operate separate accounts for separate functions. Amendment 164, page 41, line 5, leave out clause 71. This amendment would prevent the Secretary of State from changing the terms of existing open access contracts. Government amendment 107.”
“Amendment 27, page 38, line 25, leave out paragraph (a) and paragraph (b) and insert— “(a) remit all or part of the provision appealed against to Great British Railways for reconsideration, or (b) quash all or part of the decision appealed against and substitute its own decision, as, at its discretion, it sees fit.” This amendment would allow the ORR, when agreeing an appeal, to remit all or part of the decision appealed against to GBR for reconsideration, or quash all or part of the decision appealed against, as at its discretion it sees fit. Government amendments 97 to 106 Amendment 73, in clause 70, page 40, line 36, at end insert— “a GBR company, or other public sector company,”.”
“Amendment 148, in clause 68, page 38, line 16, leave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) When determining an appeal under this Chapter, the Office of Rail and Road must decide the matter on its merits, having regard to the objectives set out in this Act.” This amendment would change the current appeals provision so that appeals can be decided on the merits. Amendment 26, page 38, line 16, leave out from “must” to the end of line 20 and insert— “determine the appeal on the facts and the law.” This amendment would enable the ORR to determine appeals on the merits.”
“(6) The ORR may direct Great British Railways to reconsider its assessment if it considers that the exclusion of other operators is not necessary for Great British Railways to retain sufficient capacity over GBR infrastructure.” This amendment requires Great British Railways to publish a statement explaining any decision not to grant access to a specific part of the network on the basis of network capacity. Amendment 163, in clause 64, page 36, line 16, leave out subsection (3). This amendment would prevent GBR charging any sum it likes, rather than what is reasonable.”
“Amendment 9, page 36, line 6, at end insert— “(3) Where Great British Railways decides not to grant access to persons to a specific part of the network to reserve capacity, Great British Railways must— (a) publish a statement (a ‘capacity reservation statement’) setting out the evidence relating to the decision; (b) consult— (i) the Office for Rail and Road, and (ii) any other persons who have sought access to that part of the network. (4) A capacity reservation statement must explain how the decision taken by Great British Railways under subsection (3) reflects the best use of GBR infrastructure for the operation of trains as set out in the infrastructure capacity plan. (5) The ORR must review a capacity reservation statement.”
“This amendment aims to reduce the ability of GBR to prioritise its own operations where there are network capacity constraints and create a level playing field. Amendment 8, page 36, line 4, at end insert— “(aa) the achievement of the Rail freight target set out in Section 17, and”. This amendment requires GBR to retain sufficient capacity over GBR infrastructure to allow for the achievement of the rail freight target.”
“Amendment 69, in clause 63, page 35, line 39, after subsection (1) insert— “(1A) In performing the duty under subsection (1), Great British Railways must have particular regard to increasing capacity at Ely Junction for both freight and passenger services.” This amendment would require Great British Railways, in performing its capacity duty, to have particular regard to increasing capacity at Ely Junction for the benefit of both freight and passenger services. Amendment 162, page 36, line 1, leave out from “to” the end of line 4 and insert— “be satisfied that it retains sufficient capacity across GBR infrastructure to allow for— (a) the operation of GBR passenger services, passenger services not operated by GBR and services for the carriage of goods by railway, and”.”
“Amendment 62, page 26, line 31, at end insert— “(h) provision of step-free access at stations and on trains” Amendment 52, page 26, line 31, at end insert— “(3) The Passengers’ Council must undertake a public consultation before responding to Great British Railways about any matter under subsection (2)(fa).” This amendment is consequential on Amendment 51 and requires the Passengers’ Council to consult the public about proposals from GBR to close, or change the opening hours of, ticket offices. Amendment 63, in clause 53, page 28, line 12, after “persons” insert “including but not limited to provision of step-free access at stations and on trains”. Government amendment 96.”
“(3) The Passengers’ Council must undertake a public consultation before responding to Great British Railways about any matter under subsections (2)(a) and 2(h).” This amendment would require any changes to staffing at stations or on trains to be subject to consultation with the Passengers’ Council, and require the Passengers’ Council to consult the public on such changes as well as on changes under subsection (2)(a).”
“Amendment 39, in clause 48, page 26, line 3, before “a mayoral strategic authority” insert “the mayor of”. This amendment clarifies that statutory duties to consult apply to the mayor of a mayoral combined authority. Amendment 51, in clause 49, page 26, line 29, at end insert— “(fa) any proposed— (i) closure, (ii) reduction in provision of, or (iii) amendment to the operating hours of, ticket offices,” This amendment would require GBR to consult the Passengers’ Council on closure of, reduction in provision of, or any changes to opening hours of, ticket offices. Amendment 58, page 26, line 31, at end insert— “(h) any proposed changes to staffing levels at stations or on trains.”
“(4) The ORR must take such enforcement action as required by this section within one month of the matter being referred by the Passengers’ Council.” This amendment would require the ORR to take enforcement action within one month of an issue being referred to it by the Passengers’ Council. Amendment 61, in clause 46, page 24, line 29, at end insert— “including provision of step-free access at stations and on trains”. Amendment 161, in clause 47, page 25, line 24, leave out from “Council” to the end of line 32 and insert— “take such action (if any) as it thinks appropriate for the purpose of remedying the contravention, or avoiding it taking place or being repeated.” This amendment gives the Passengers’ Council the power to enforce improvement plans.”
“Amendment 60, page 20, line 2, at end insert— “(2) In taking into account costs under subsection (1)(b), and having regard to its duty under paragraph (1)(a), the Council must not treat the cost of providing step-free access as sufficient reason for preferment of other reasonable adjustments to meet the interests and needs of disabled persons.” Amendment 47, in clause 42, page 23, line 12, leave out from “must” to the end of line 18, and insert— “take such action, from the range of enforcement actions open to them, as is necessary to remedy or prevent the contravention, unless there is a legal impediment to so doing or the issue has satisfactorily been remedied.”
“Amendment 33, in clause 36, page 19, line 35, leave out paragraph (a) and insert— “(a) must protect and promote the rights and interests of users and potential users of railway passenger services, including in particular the rights and interests of disabled persons.” This amendment adds the requirement to protect and promote passenger rights and the rights of disabled persons to the duties of the Passengers’ Council. Amendment 71, page 19, line 35, leave out “must have particular regard to” and insert— “must take all reasonable steps to promote improvements in meeting” This amendment would require the Passengers’ Council to exercise its functions in a way that promotes improvements in the accessibility of the rail network rather than only having regard to the interests and needs of disabled passengers.”
“Amendment 81, in clause 35, page 19, leave out lines 19 to 26 and insert— “(a) Great British Railways, being a company wholly owned by the Secretary of State, (b) a GBR company, that is, a company wholly owned (directly or through one or more wholly owned subsidiaries) by Great British Railways, (c) a company that is wholly owned by the Welsh Ministers or the Scottish Ministers, (d) a company that is wholly and jointly owned by the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers, or (e) a company that is wholly and jointly owned by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers;”. This amendment defines GBR and GBR companies in such a way as to ensure that they are always public sector companies.”
“Amendment 146, page 18, line 37, after “are” insert— “UK veterans, members of the UK armed forces and their families, aged 26-30,”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 143. Amendment 147, page 19, line 4, after “are” insert— “UK veterans, members of the UK armed forces and their families, aged 26-30,”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 143.”
“This amendment, alongside Amendments 144 to 147 would require GBR to continue to offer discounted rail fares for veterans, members of the UK armed forces and their families, or young people aged 26 to 30. Amendment 32, page 18, line 23, at end insert— “(1A) Great British Railways must provide a scheme enabling persons who are British residents to travel at discounted fares for an annual fee on railway passenger services provided by all licensed rail operators.” Amendment 144, page 18, line 30, after “are” insert— “UK veterans, members of the UK armed forces and their families, aged 26-30,”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 143. Amendment 145, page 18, line 33, after “are” insert— “UK veterans, members of the UK armed forces and their families, aged 26-30,”. See explanatory statement for Amendment 143.”