Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 9 September 2026Answered: 15 September 2026

Asked by

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

LabourWashington and Gateshead South

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

Lilian Greenwood

Of course, I recognise that Branston bridge is a vital part of Staffordshire county council’s road network, linking communities and businesses in my hon. Friend’s constituency. In addition to the £500 million of maintenance funding that the Chancellor announced in the Budget, there is also £650 million of transport funding outside city regions next year. Full detail on how that funding will be allocated will be confirmed in due course.