Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“What steps his Department is taking to (a) maintain and (b) extend the capabilities of the defence shipbuilding industry.”
Tabled: 9 November 2021Answered: 15 November 2021
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
Improving bus connectivity in rural areas is vital for kick-starting growth. Our Bus Services (No. 2) Bill will give local leaders the powers they need for their communities, including in Northumberland, which as part of the North East combined authority was allocated £23 million in 2025-26 to improve services.