Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 April 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 May 2020. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Rapid Transit Systems and Trams: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what financial assistance they are providing to local authorities which manage light rail and tram services; and what plans they have, if any, to provide financial assistance to Transport for London.
- Answer
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The Government announced on 24 April 2020 that it would be supporting light rail systems in Sheffield, Manchester, West Midlands, Nottingham, and Tyne and Wear. The Department for Transport has now announced a package worth nearly £30 mllion to allow these essential services to continue.
Ministers and officials at the Department for Transport hold regular meetings with Transport for London to discuss the financial impacts of COVID-19 and will continue to do so as the outbreak continues.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL3053
- Session
- 2019-21
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Finance Rapid transit systems Trams Coronavirus
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- 2020-05-06 18:25:53 +0100
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