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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Funding in London

Thursday 22 October 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Department regularly engages with Transport for London and the Mayor to understand the impact of covid-19.
  • The Government have provided 1.6 billion in funding to TfL.
  • The Government are not requiring the extension of the congestion charge.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Karen Buck Lab
Transport
Context

Transport for London and the Mayor are under pressure to maintain adequate funding for transport services amid ongoing financial challenges.

Question

What recent discussions have taken place between the Department and Transport for London regarding the adequacy of funding for transport provision in London?

Answer from Grant Shapps

The Department regularly engages with Transport for London and the Mayor to understand the impact of covid-19.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Details on recent discussions about funding adequacy were not provided, only a general statement was given.

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Q2 Karen Buck Lab
Transport
Context

Conservative Members have begun campaigning against the Mayor of London's proposal to extend the congestion charge, raising concerns about its impact on transport funding and policy.

Question

Did the Secretary of State write a letter to the Mayor proposing that the congestion charge be maintained at current levels and hours, and extended to cover the same area as the Ultra Low Emission Zone by October 2021?

Answer from Grant Shapps

The Government have provided £1.6 billion in funding to TfL and are not requiring the extension of the congestion charge, despite the Mayor's requests for further financial support.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Confirmation on whether a specific letter was sent was avoided, focusing instead on funding details.

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