Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

What steps she is taking to improve the resilience of transport networks in rural areas.

Tabled: 4 June 2026Answered: 11 June 2026

Asked by

Anna Gelderd

LabourSouth East Cornwall

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

Catherine McKinnell

I recognise the concerns the hon. Lady raises. The Government intend to take time to consider the various funding formulas the Department and local authorities currently use to allocate funding for schools. It is really important that we have a fair education funding system that directs funding to where it is needed, and I would be happy to meet her to discuss the particular challenges in her area.