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Transport: Economic Growth

Asked by Steve RaceLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 13 February 2025UIN 902783

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the transport system supports economic growth.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Growth is the priority Mission of this government. Transport provides the connectivity needed to achieve it.

We are improving connectivity through infrastructure programmes such as HS2, East West Rail, and the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

We are empowering leaders, improving bus services, and better integrating networks to improve access to opportunities.

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