Oral Question·Department for Education
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 8 September 2026Answered: 14 September 2026
Asked by
Mary Glindon
Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Kane)
Mr Speaker, as maritime Minister, I pay tribute to John Prescott both for his life at sea and for introducing the tonnage tax back in 2000 as Secretary of State for Transport, which secured the UK’s position as a world leader in maritime services and trained a new generation of seafarers. We continue to work collaboratively with City Hall, Transport for London and other mayors on long-term transport plans, providing lasting benefits for the public and the economy.