Written questions

Bus Services: North East

Commons · Question 844 · Tabled 19 Jul 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 29 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to improve the (a) reliability and (b) frequency of bus services in (i) County Durham and (ii) the North East in collaboration with the Mayor of the North East.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 29 Jul 2024

The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will pass the ...