Transport: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 60467 · Tabled 17 Jun 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
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
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 23 Jun 2025
The 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...