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Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Friday, 5 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: West Yorkshire Police

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Department for Transport has directly, indirectly, or through agents or sub-contractors partially or wholly funded the supply of any cars or light vehicles for West Yorkshire Police in connection with or via the Transpennine Route Upgrade project.

Answer

The consortium appointed by Network Rail to deliver infrastructure works to the west of Leeds as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade programme, has transferred funds to West Yorkshire Police, for the provision of vehicles to help maintain the delivery schedule of abnormal loads to programme work sites.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12186
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Motor vehicles Railways Repairs and maintenance West Yorkshire Police North of England
Link
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