Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Webb and Simon Lightwood

Thursday 11th September 2025 Commons Chamber

[Simon Lightwood]

As I intimated in last night’s debate, the Bill requires local transport authorities and bus providers to give training to their staff. They will also have the power to introduce byelaws in order to clamp down on antisocial behaviour, and violence against women and girls in particular. On police officers being able to use buses for free across the country, I share the hon. Gentleman’s ambition. I have already commissioned work with the Confederation of Passenger Transport to explore how we could deliver that.

[Chris Webb (Blackpool South) (Lab)]

3. What steps she is taking to ensure that the transport system supports economic growth.