Written questions

River Thames: Public Transport

Commons · Question 129330 · Tabled 22 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to undertake feasibility studies into cross-Thames public transport between Essex and Kent.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 27 Apr 2026

The Department for Transport has no plans to undertake feasibility studies into cross-Thames public transport between Essex and Kent. Local councils will retain the ability to use funds allocated by the Department flexibly to meet their local needs and re...