A question on #Transport #RuralAreas tabled by Sir Julian Smith on 17-06-2025 has been answered by Simon Lightwood.

Heading: Transport: Rural Areas
Question ID: 1813563
UIN: 60467
House: Commons
Date tabled: 2025-06-17
Asking Member ID: 4118
Asking Member display name: Sir Julian Smith
Asking Member handle: JulianSmithuk
Asking Member Twitter reference: @JulianSmithuk
Member interest: false
Question text: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of levels of availability of rural transport links on (a) economic growth, (b) tourism and (c) social inclusion; and what steps she is taking to i
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Date answered: 2025-06-23
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Answering Member ID: 4943
Answering Member display name: Simon Lightwood
Answering Member handle: simonlightwood
Answering Member Twitter reference: @simonlightwood
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Answer text: The government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable bus services in keeping communities connected as well as in supporting economic growth, tourism and social inclusion. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on...
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Answering body ID: 27
Answering body name: Department for Transport
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