Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Simon Lightwood and Josh MacAlister

Thursday 26th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Simon Lightwood]

As the hon. Gentleman is aware, places such as Greater Manchester are part of the group of authorities that have received £15.6 billion to spend in their local areas. It is important to recognise the extraordinary performance of buses in Greater Manchester. Once again, we are not telling local areas which model to adopt for buses: it could be franchising or enhanced partnerships, as well as removing the barrier to municipal bus companies.

[Josh MacAlister (Whitehaven and Workington) (Lab)]

4. What steps she is taking to help improve passenger rail performance in Cumbria.