Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 6 March 2025Answered: 13 March 2025
Asked by
Amanda Hack
Labour — North West Leicestershire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Answer from Hansard
Gareth Thomas
We know that rural businesses want to see more investment in bus services and better transport infrastructure. My hon. Friend will appreciate that the Chancellor announced in the Budget some £650 million-plus in funding for local transport, which is designed to support everyday journeys and improve transport connections. I am sure, too, that she will welcome the better buses Bill, which is coming in to give local authorities—