Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 121819

London Underground: Strikes

Tabled: 18 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Mr Louie French

ConservativeOld Bexley and Sidcup

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's policy is in relation to tube strikes.

Answer

Keir Mather
As Transport in London is devolved to TfL, it is for the Mayor of London to manage the impact of any strike action on London’s transport network. The Government encourages all sides to work together to resolve any disputes as quickly as possible.