Written question asked by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Road Traffic Control: West Midlands
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce congestion on key commuter routes in the West Midlands.
- Answer
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The Government is supporting improvements to public transport connectivity across the West Midlands through the £2.4 billion Transport for City Regions settlement allocated to the West Midlands Combined Authority through to 2031/32.
This devolved funding gives the Combined Authority, and the Mayor, the flexibility to determine local transport investment priorities, including those that improve connectivity and help tackle congestion on key commuter routes across the region.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 18972
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- West Midlands Road traffic control
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- 2026-09-02 09:05:08 +0100
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