Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

“What steps her Department is taking to improve transport connectivity within city regions.”

Tabled: 12 September 2024Answered: 10 October 2024

Asked by

Lisa Smart

Liberal Democrat — Hazel Grove

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)

Up again! The Government are making a five-year, £5.7 billion investment to improve the transport networks of eight city regions between 2022-23 to 2026-27 through the city region sustainable transport settlements. We have announced plans to introduce an English devolution Bill, which, alongside our major bus and rail reforms, will equip mayors with the powers and influence that they need to create an integrated local transport network and improve local transport in their area, in line with the Government’s missions.