Written questions

Crimes of Violence: Transport

Commons · Question 904423 · Tabled 22 May 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 2 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to create an offence of assaulting a transport worker.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 2 Jun 2025

There is no place for abuse or assault of any worker; everyone should be, and feel, safe whilst working. The Government values the commitment of everyone who works in the public transport sector ensuring the continued running of all the vital services whi...