Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps her Department is taking to improve access to justice for rural communities.”
Tabled: 4 September 2024Answered: 10 September 2024
Asked by
Henry Tufnell
Labour — Mid and South Pembrokeshire
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
London’s Labour mayor is using part of the £2.2 billion settlement provided by the Government in the spending review to make Central line upgrades and refurbishments that will benefit the hon. Member’s constituents. Essex county council and London boroughs will also receive over £500 million to maintain and improve local roads by 2030. In addition, Essex will receive over £377 million of funding over the next three years to support its transport priorities.