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River Thames: Public Transport

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 129330

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to undertake feasibility studies into cross-Thames public transport between Essex and Kent.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department for Transport has no plans to undertake feasibility studies into cross-Thames public transport between Essex and Kent. Local councils will retain the ability to use funds allocated by the Department flexibly to meet their local needs and reflect priorities.

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