United Kingdom parliament
Caroline Pidgeon
Member of the House of Lords · Liberal Democrat
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Lords Grand Committee · House of Lords · 16 September 2026
Peers: support for tech, AI, data openness and cyber duties
“My Lords, it's been a very interesting discussion on this important group. My amendment 325 adds a new requirement for Great British Railways to publish the cybersecurity and technology strategy. Now, as we've heard from a number of noble Lords,…”
Watch from 19:23Further contributions: corridors, electrification, costs and over‑prescription
“My Lords, this group of amendments looks to consider the environmental impact of the railway and to ensure Great British Railways takes steps to meet climate change legislation, looks at reducing the carbon footprint of the railway and using every…”
Watch from 1:35:15Competition duties: scope, rolling stock, information systems and appeals
“My Lords, this group of amendments on the Office of Rail and Road is clearly seeking, I think, a different role or different structure for the Office of Rail and Road than that envisaged by the government. For many, it's…”
Watch from 2:39:22
House of Lords · House of Lords · 15 September 2026
Oral question 3 – Neighbourhood health and social care integration
“A recent workforce assessment by Skills for Care found that adult social care in England still had around 96,000 vacancies and projects a further 410,000 posts will be needed by 2040 to meet demand. So what is the government doing…”
Watch from 40:37
Lords Grand Committee · House of Lords · 10 September 2026
Opening and Amendment 22A: mandatory mayoral partnerships
“My Lords, the noble Lord Blunkett had hoped to be here today, but he's found himself with other commitments and therefore he asked if I would move his amendment 22A, as it's one that I also support. I think that…”
Watch from 0:22Closure of devolution group: withdrawal and clauses agreed
“Thank you. I was really pleased to hear the Minister say how devolution is of significant importance to the government. We've had a really interesting debate. I'm glad he's committed to take away and see what can be done with…”
Watch from 47:34Secretary of State directions, devolved consent and fares guidance
“My Lords, these amendments cover directions and guidance from the Secretary of State and push for greater transparency around these, something that we really support. Information that has supported key decisions and directions should be placed in the public domain,…”
Watch from 56:01
House of Lords · House of Lords · 9 September 2026
Oral question 3: Reducing NHS reliance on agency medical staff
“My Lords, CQC inspections repeatedly warn that caring for unmonitored patients in hospital corridors carries severe safety risks. What assessment has the government made of the use of agency staff in corridor areas and the clinical risks of deploying such…”
Watch from 27:21
Lords Grand Committee · House of Lords · 8 September 2026
Lord Berkeley and Baroness Pidgeon: information gaps and mandate for public ownership
“My Lords, first of all, can I thank the Minister and his officials for numerous meetings with both myself and many of my colleagues over the last few months. It's been very helpful in shaping our amendments and discussing how…”
Watch from 35:36Passenger growth targets and scope of GBR duties
“My Lords, amendments 20 and 110 in my name require Great British Railways to increase passengers on the railways and to set a passenger target, rather like there is a freight target as has just been referred to. And you…”
Watch from 1:44:48Minister: ‘general functions’, safety, employment and delegated powers
“Before the noble lord moves on, he hasn't really addressed the point that I made, that in clause 18, I think there's a perverse incentive that somebody coming in with a different mindset to many of us in this room…”
Watch from 2:08:45
House of Lords · House of Lords · 8 September 2026
Oral Question 3: ICBs, access to primary and community care
“My Lords, more than 600,000 people are waiting for hospital eye appointments and yet on our high streets there are optometrists who can provide urgent and minor eye care services ensuring faster, more convenient access for patients. So will the…”
Watch from 36:02
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