Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 94842
Transport: Islwyn
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 2 December 2025
Question
Ruth Jones
Labour — Newport West and Islwyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has she made of the potential impacts of (a) low car ownership and (b) difficulties in accessing rail travel on economic opportunities for deprived communities in Islwyn.
Answer
Keir MatherThe Department for Transport recognises the importance of improving connectivity for communities with low car ownership and limited access to rail services. Through the Wales Rail Board, we are working in close partnership with the Welsh Government to dev...
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