Oral Question·Department for Transport
“What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on transport in Newcastle; and what support he is providing to public transport operators in that city.”
Tabled: 15 October 2020Answered: 22 October 2020
Asked by
Dame Chi Onwurah
Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Ashley Dalton)
We are revolutionising our country’s health and wellbeing through our 10-year health plan, which will deliver the three major shifts, boost life expectancy and improve mental health for everyone, everywhere. We are shifting from prioritising the tackling of sickness to prevention, including through action in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a smoke-free generation.