Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 116587

Buses: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 27 February 2026

Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on formally assessing Eastern European and Asian countries as potential strategic partners for UK bus and coach manufacturing s

Answer

Simon Lightwood

My officials work closely with Business and Trade officials, including through the work of the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel.