Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of his Department's implementation of the lump-sum payments for war widows who previously lost their pensions after remarrying or cohabiting with another partner.

Tabled: 20 June 2023Answered: 26 June 2023

Asked by

Sir Julian Lewis

ConservativeNew Forest East

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

Simon Lightwood

Responsibility for local transport is devolved to local authorities, which are responsible for the operation of their networks, including the extension of busways. The Government are committed to the Ox-Cam growth corridor. Lord Vallance has been tasked with exploring options on how best to deliver economic growth in that area.