Oral Question·Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 5 January 2022Answered: 11 January 2022
Asked by
Esther McVey
Conservative — Tatton
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Answer from Hansard
Rachel Reeves
We are increasing transport investment by 1.9% in real terms after HS2 in every year of the spending review period. We are also extending the bus fare cap, which is particularly beneficial to rural areas.