Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Louise Haigh and Siân Berry

Thursday 10th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Siân Berry (Brighton Pavilion) (Green)]

T6. Has the Minister’s capital portfolio review properly considered the health, social and equalities aspects of value for money, and will it therefore recommend cancelling more road building schemes from the previous Government in favour of a real long-term boost to local authority active travel funding?

[Louise Haigh]

The capital review and our assessment of the transport appraisal guidance are absolutely considering how we can capture better the wider implications of transport infrastructure funding. We are committed to working with Active Travel England and ensuring that all investment involves consideration of how we can better promote active travel and public transport use, but we are committed to road building as well.