Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had on the establishment of Transport for the North with transport unions.

Transport for the North (TfN) is a unique body made up of the Northern city regions working in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT), Highways England, Network Rail and HS2 Ltd. TfN is currently undertaking a review of its governance to make sure it speaks with one voice for the whole of the North. This will conclude in the autumn and will actively engage with relevant stakeholders. There have been no specific discussions between DfT and the transport unions about the establishment of TfN.