Oral Question·Treasury
“What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce costs for commuters.”
Tabled: 3 December 2025Answered: 9 December 2025
Asked by
Kevin Bonavia
Labour — Stevenage
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)
Transport costs represent 14% of household spending, so the Government took decisive action in the Budget to freeze all regulated rail fares in England for one year from March 2026—the first time that has happened in 30 years.