Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 111646
Railways: West Midlands
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Question
Sir Andrew Mitchell
Conservative — Sutton Coldfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Chief Constable of the British Transport Police about increasing officer numbers serving the rail network in the West Midlands.
Answer
Keir MatherThe British Transport Police has recently been given an increased budget - a 15% rise with an increase of £63 million over the three-year settlement, which will see over 200 additional officers over two years, improving coverage at key hubs across England...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 111646) →