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Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Monday, 1 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Friday, 12 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: West Yorkshire Police

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on 1 December (HL12185), whether they will publish the date and amount of all relevant transfers of funds from the consortium to West Yorkshire Police.

Answer

The vehicles funded by the West Alliance as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade Programme are Volvo XC90s. The vehicles have standard police livery, and in addition of ‘Abnormal Load Escort’ on the rear side windows. The vehicles are only used for abnormal load escorts and not general roads policing duties. Transfer of funds took place on 26 March 2025 and 20 June 2025, amounting to £175,000.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12479
Session
2024-26
Related items
Railways: West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 1 December 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Motor vehicles Railways Repairs and maintenance West Yorkshire Police North of England
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk