Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

“What steps his Department is taking to increase the frequency of rail services following reductions in those service as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.”

Tabled: 29 June 2020Answered: 2 July 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Kane)

The recently published maritime decarbonisation strategy supports sustainable growth, working with industry to reach zero emissions by 2050, supported by £30 million for clean maritime research and development. The Government have also allocated £850,000 to maritime clusters to support skills and training programmes, boosting growth and improving our coastal communities.