Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 60467
Transport: Rural Areas
Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of levels of availability of rural transport links on (a) economic growth, (b) tourism and (c) social inclusion; and what steps she is taking to i
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable bus services in keeping communities connected as well as in supporting economic growth, tourism and social inclusion. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on...
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