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Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 August 2020. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Friday, 31 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Bus Services and Trams: Coronavirus

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Vere of Norbiton on 22 July (HL6684), what additional funding they intend to provide to support bus and tram services outside of London once the current COVID-19-related funding expires on 4 August; and when they intend to announce the arrangements for any such funding.

Answer

Officials are engaging with HMT on the future of emergency funding for the bus and light rail sectors, as a matter of the highest priority. The department will be in contact with operators as soon as we are in a position to update them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7238
Session
2019-21
Related items
Transport: Coronavirus
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Bus services Finance Disease control Trams Coronavirus
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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