Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Evennett and Rob Marris

Thursday 9th June 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Colchester also has a very good university.

[Rob Marris (Wolverhampton South West) (Lab)]

As someone who spent several years as a bus driver, I know that one factor that encourages tourism is integrated ticketing on public transport. Will the Minister have a word with the Secretary of State for Transport about amending the Bus Services Bill to allow more integrated services and to enable councils to run bus services?

[Mr Evennett]

As the hon. Gentleman knows, that is not in my remit and is not for me to comment on. I can say, however, that the Chancellor has been rather generous with his spending on transport in this Parliament—50% higher than in previous years. We want to ensure that visitors have the confidence to explore Britain using public transport.