Transport
Transport news from UK Parliament.
Bus Services Bill committee stage concludes in the Lords
Members wrap up line by line scrutiny with consideration of changes on fares, rural areas and staff training. Catch up
14 February 2025
“More questions than answers”: EAC publishes Government response on decarbonising shipping
Government Response: Net zero and UK shipping
13 February 2025
Transport Committee seeks clarity on Govt’s plans to solve driving tests turmoil
Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury MP has written a letter to the Government seeking further information on its plans to bring down waiting times for driving test slots.
05 February 2025
Comment: Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
Reacting to the announcement by the Chancellor that the Government supports plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
29 January 2025
Airport expansion and economic growth – Transport Committee to examine Govt’s proposals
Transport Committee Chair, Ruth Cadbury MP has announced the Committee will investigate the links between airport expansion and economic growth
29 January 2025
Airport expansion and energy-intensive AI roll-out: is net zero on the back burner? EAC quizzes Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Environmental Audit Committee will next week have the opportunity to explore the extent to which net zero is being considered in the development of Government policy across Whitehall.
23 January 2025
Gofal iechyd trawsffiniol, rheilffyrdd a Chaergybi ymhlith y sesiynau sydd ar y gweill ar gyfer y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig
Dros y pedair wythnos nesaf, bydd y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn archwilio nifer o faterion proffil uchel sy’n effeithio ar Gymru, gan gynnwys gofal iechyd trawsffiniol, y seilwaith rheilffyrdd a Chaergybi.
21 January 2025
Local roads branded “national embarrassment” as Govt urged to tackle £15bn repair backlog
As disrepair and damage to vehicles from potholes increase, PAC calls out the DfT for not taking its use of public money on local roads sufficiently seriously
17 January 2025
Ysgrifennydd Cymru: rheilffyrdd yw prif flaenoriaeth yr Adolygiad o Wariant
Dywedodd Ysgrifennydd Gwladol Cymru mai'r rheilffyrdd oedd ei phrif flaenoriaeth i Gymru, mewn ymddangosiad gerbron y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig heddiw.
16 January 2025
Welsh Secretary: rail “number one priority” in Spending Review
The Secretary of State for Wales said that rail was her “number one priority” for Wales, in an appearance before the Welsh Affairs Committee today.
15 January 2025
Bus Services Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss legislation to increase local control of bus services. Catch up
09 January 2025
Mandatory Seafarers’ Charter amendment should be ‘real tonic’ for UK maritime workforce
Transport Committee Chair, Ruth Cadbury MP, comments on Mandatory Seafarers’ Charter amendment
20 December 2024
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 17 December 2024
On 17 December 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.
19 December 2024
Rail investment pipelines: Transport Committee will investigate supporting industry to improve the railways
The inquiry will examine how investment pipelines could put the rail supply and manufacturing sector – along with thousands of jobs in its supply chains – on a safer, more sustainable footing
17 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on the impact of Old Oak Common on rail services to the West and Wales
On Tuesday 17 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of Old Oak Common on rail services to the West and Wales.
16 December 2024