Written questions

Transport: Innovation

2026-05-18 · Department for Transport · 2801 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for which projects her Department has adapted its business case approvals process for innovative activity.

Answer

The Department for Transport follows the principles set out in HM Treasury’s Green Book and associated guidance when considering business case approvals. These frameworks allow for a proportionate and flexible approach, enabling approval processes to be t...