British Transport Police: Finance
Commons · Question 480 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Navendu Mishra
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the adequacy of funding for the British Transport Police in the context of recent increases in assaults on the railway network.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 22 May 2026
The British Transport Police (BTP) are essential in keeping our railways safe and welcoming for all, including protecting those who work on the railway. BTP’s budget is set independently of the Department for Transport, by the British Transport Police Aut...