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Planning: Transport

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 July 2025UIN 62020

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Transport supporting the delivery of transport infrastructure through the planning system.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.

My Department continues to work closely with the Department for Transport on matters relating to transport infrastructure and planning, as appropriate.

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