Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in devolving transport powers to local authorities, it is their intention also to grant authorities the power to implement part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 so that they become responsible for tackling rising congestion and poor air quality or urban roads, and to promote more efficient bus operation.

The Government will continue to work with local authorities to consider whether there are powers that would be appropriate to devolve as part of their devolution deals.