Written questions

Railways: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 10120 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will ensure that Northern Ireland receives an enhanced funding scheme for improvements to railway connectivity through the Barnet Consequentials.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 24 Jun 2026

The railway in Northern Ireland is a fully devolved matter. The funding, prioritisation and delivery of improvements is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive. As a result of the decisions made by the Chancellor at the Spring Forecast, the N...