Oral Question·Department for Education
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 10 November 2026Answered: 16 November 2026
Asked by
Mr Will Forster
Liberal Democrat — Woking
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
Simon Lightwood
We know how important local bus services are to communities. Our reforms of the bus sector, combined with £1 billion of investment, will ensure that local leaders have the necessary tools to ensure that bus services truly reflect the needs of passengers.