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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Davies of Gower (Conservative) on Monday, 4 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Transport: Poverty

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the conclusion of the report Getting the measure of transport poverty, published by the Social Market Foundation on 15 November, that investment in public transport is more beneficial to alleviating transport poverty than lowering the cost of driving.

Answer

The government has consistently invested in public transport, including through the most recent announcement of £150 million dedicated to levelling up bus services, with areas across the North and Midlands given extra support for services to become more frequent, more reliable, cheaper and easier to use.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL390
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Costs Driving Investment Poverty Public transport Transport
Link
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