Oral Question·Department for Transport
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 8 May 2025Answered: 15 May 2025
Asked by
Joe Morris
Labour — Hexham
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
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.