Local Transport Bill [HL]

Before I get on to the amendment, I want to record my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Hanningfield, and the noble Earl, Lord Mar and Kellie. We have had some discussions about having an extra session in Committee before Christmas, and I know that this has caused some difficulties. I want to thank colleagues for their forbearance on this. I hasten to add that it is not a problem that has been caused by my own side. I understand that there have been some difficulties—