Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government plans to introduce significantly discounted bus and train travel for apprentices.

As per the Conservative manifesto commitment, the Government is clear that it does not want the costs of travel to deter young people from undertaking apprenticeships or training opportunities. Industry is launching a consultation on changes to rail fares, and we look forward to learning through this process and working with industry on these results.

The Department is also exploring options for bus travel concessions for apprentices, and is gathering more evidence on the practicability of a number of options.