Bus Franchising

Gregory Stafford Excerpts
Monday 9th September 2024

(4 days, 7 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Lightwood Portrait Simon Lightwood
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I have already met the Mayor of the North-East on a number of occasions, and I am working closely with combined authorities and mayors across the country to make bus franchising simpler and easier. We will, of course, make sure that the Department for Transport provides support to local transport authorities, with a centralised resource to ensure that we spread best practice across the country.

Gregory Stafford Portrait Gregory Stafford (Farnham and Bordon) (Con)
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I thank the Minister for his statement. The town of Bordon in my constituency is extraordinarily poorly served by bus routes, and it is crying out for a rail link bus service to the neighbouring town of Liphook. Will the Minister and his officials meet me to discuss how we can get a rail link bus service from Bordon to Liphook?

Simon Lightwood Portrait Simon Lightwood
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I am more than happy to meet any hon. Member.