Oral Question·Department for Transport
“Whether he plans to end the TransPennine Express contract in May 2023.”
Tabled: 30 March 2023Answered: 20 April 2023
Asked by
Jeff Smith
Labour — Manchester Withington
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Angela Rayner)
Local government reorganisation will lead to better outcomes for residents and save a significant amount of money that can be reinvested in public services and improve accountability. It is for councils to develop robust, financially sustainable proposals that are in the best interests of their whole area.