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Written question asked by Jon Trickett (Labour) on Friday, 19 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 November 2021. It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Rapid Transit Systems: West Yorkshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much local taxpayers will be expected to pay to support the capital costs of the West Yorkshire Mass Transit System as set out in the Integrated Rail Plan.

Answer

The Government wants to work with and support West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) on further developing and starting work on their plans for a West Yorkshire Mass Transit System. Funding contributions will be considered as plans are further developed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
78363
Session
2021-22
Related items
Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands
Thursday, 18 November 2021
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Rapid transit systems West Yorkshire
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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