Oral QuestionDepartment 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

LabourManchester 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.