Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 81302

London Underground: Safety

Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Transport for London on improving safety on the London Underground.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Ministers and officials have regular conversations with Transport for London (TfL) on a variety of issues. However transport in London is devolved to the Mayor, and TfL is responsible for safety on the London Underground.