Minister's response is not available in the given transcript. The hon. Member for Wyre Forest was congratulated by Lilian Greenwood on securing the debate, and she assured him that this Government understands the great importance of transport to local economies across the country. The minister highlighted significant road investment throughout Worcestershire, including a £43 million project to upgrade and improve capacity on the A38 in Bromsgrove and the A4440 Worcester southern link road receiving £54.5 million for upgrades. She emphasised the commitment of this Government to maintaining and renewing England’s roads with an interim settlement of £29.5 million for Worcestershire in 2025-26, marking a 50% increase in funding from the previous year. The minister also discussed improvements to railway infrastructure such as the new Worcestershire Parkway station, opened in 2020, and the benefits it brings to Kidderminster with £4.3 million growth deal funding. She mentioned that this Government are committed to improving local bus services by allocating funding of £9.3 million for Worcestershire in the coming year. Additionally, she discussed the importance of walking and cycling infrastructure plans being developed across Worcestershire towns. Regarding the proposed Stourport relief road, the minister acknowledged the challenges but emphasised that it is up to Worcestershire county council to decide on local road schemes based on strategic transport plans and future priorities. She assured the hon. Member that her officials would be happy to provide additional help and support for developing convincing cases when future funding programmes become available.