Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 9 March 2023Answered: 16 March 2023
Asked by
Christine Jardine
Liberal Democrat — Edinburgh West
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
Improving bus connectivity in rural areas is vital for kick-starting growth. Our Bus Services (No. 2) Bill will give local leaders the powers they need for their communities, including in Northumberland, which as part of the North East combined authority was allocated £23 million in 2025-26 to improve services.