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HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Runcorn and HelsbyWe are empowering local leaders with unprecedented powers and funding to deliver the transport improvements that will best connect their communities. We have allocated £1 billion…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Runcorn and HelsbyThe hon. Lady and I met in October to discuss the tolls on the Mersey Gateway. As she is aware, these charges are the responsibility of Halton borough council. Thanks to funding…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus ServicesThis Government are determined to deliver better bus services. We are working closely with local leaders across England, and have confirmed over £3 billion of funding over the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus ServicesI will of course join my hon. Friend in commending the Mayor of London for the work that he is doing to keep the people who power our transport system safe. A well-functioning…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus ServicesI of course agree that safe, reliable and affordable bus travel is really important. That is why we passed the Bus Services Act to empower local leaders to take greater control of…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Services: HampshireThe Bus Services Act empowers local leaders to choose the model that works best in their area. Our reforms are focused on giving local authorities the tools they need to deliver…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Travel Affordability: Children and Young PeopleThe Government know how important affordable bus travel is for helping children and young people to access opportunities. That is why we are funding free bus travel for kids…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Travel Affordability: Children and Young PeopleMy hon. Friend is right that transport has a vital role to play in unlocking opportunities for young people, as I know from growing up in a coastal community. Through the Bus…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Manufacturing: ScotlandI share my hon. Friend’s commitment to UK bus manufacturing. I am delighted that through the UK bus manufacturing expert panel, mayoral combined authorities have agreed to a…16 Jul 2026HANSARDRoad Repairs: New TechnologyMy hon. Friend will be aware that this Government brought forward, for the first time in over a decade, a road safety strategy. In addition, we have introduced a red, amber and…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are investing over £7 billion to banish the potholes from UK roads. I would be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss his specific circumstances.16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs somebody who is running the Great North Run this year, I hope that the local highways authority will grip this issue and ensure it is dealt with. The structures fund is open…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Services: HampshireWe have confirmed £45 million of funding for Hampshire county council to support and improve bus services for the next three years through the local authority bus grant. New…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Travel Affordability: Children and Young PeopleThe Labour party is keeping bus fares low. We introduced the £3 bus fare cap, after the previous Government failed to fund any support when the previous cap expired. Beyond March…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Manufacturing: ScotlandThe Government want a vibrant and competitive UK bus manufacturing sector, including in Scotland. That is why we are providing £73.2 million to support the purchase of a further…16 Jul 2026HANSARDRoad Repairs: New TechnologyThe Government are providing local authorities with a record £7.3 billion investment in local road maintenance, giving councils the long-term certainty that they need to fix…16 Jul 2026HANSARDRoad Repairs: New TechnologyThat is exactly why the Government have funded the £30 million for Live Labs 2. We want councils to have access to the best available evidence on the condition of their roads. We…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsNational Highways and local authorities are working together through initiatives, such as the £165 million growth and housing accelerator fund, to unlock housing sites where…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have invested over £7 billion precisely so that we can turn the corner on constantly having to react to potholes and go back to the same one time and again. We are investing…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss this further.16 Jul 2026