Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 103035

British Transport Police: Finance

Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Chris Coghlan

Liberal DemocratDorking and Horley

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the funding provided to the British Transport Police for protecting (a) people and (b) property at train stations.

Answer

Keir Mather
The British Transport Police (BTP) play a vital role in keeping passengers and staff safe across the rail network. Their budget is set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) following proposals from the Force and engagement with industry and rai...

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