Oral QuestionDepartment for International Trade

“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 20 January 2020Answered: 23 January 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for International Trade

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)

London’s Labour mayor is using part of the £2.2 billion settlement provided by the Government in the spending review to make Central line upgrades and refurbishments that will benefit the hon. Member’s constituents. Essex county council and London boroughs will also receive over £500 million to maintain and improve local roads by 2030. In addition, Essex will receive over £377 million of funding over the next three years to support its transport priorities.