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Debate between Simon Lightwood and Kevin Bonavia
Thursday 9th January 2025

(9 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Lightwood Portrait Simon Lightwood
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Conservative Members had no plans or funding put aside to continue with the bus fare cap beyond 2024. We have secured £151 million to ensure that buses remain affordable for many. In some areas, without that intervention fares could have risen by as much as 80%.

Kevin Bonavia Portrait Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage) (Lab)
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I welcome the Secretary of State to her place. In my first public meeting after my election, residents in Knebworth called for more fast train services. We got some, but there has been poor reliability. Will she meet me to discuss those issues?

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