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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Rural Transport Links

Thursday 10 October 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government will introduce a new buses Bill to give local leaders control over local transport services in England.
  • The Department is set to announce plans soon for expanding electric vehicle charging networks in rural communities.
  • The expansion of charging networks will specifically support the rollout of electric fleets in areas like central Suffolk.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Patrick Spencer Con Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Transport Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The loss of thousands of vital bus services under the previous government has left many rural areas with poor transport links, particularly in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to improve transport links in rural areas. The Government will introduce a new buses Bill to put power over local services back into the hands of local leaders across England, ensuring networks can meet community needs, including those in rural areas like Suffolk.

Answer from Simon Lightwood

The Government will be introducing a new buses Bill to put power over local services back in the hands of local leaders right across England, ensuring networks can meet the needs of communities that rely on them, including in Suffolk and other rural areas in England.

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Q2 Patrick Spencer Con Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Energy Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

While welcoming the Government's plan to deliver 1,200 UK-made zero-emission buses to help local authorities with transport ambitions, there is a need for expansion of electric vehicle charging networks specifically in central Suffolk to support the roll-out of the electric fleet.

Question

May I ask what consideration the Secretary of State and her Department have given to the much-needed expansion of electric vehicle charging networks in rural communities, specifically those in central Suffolk, to support the roll-out of the electric fleet?

Answer from Simon Lightwood

We will be making an announcement soon on that expansion.

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Not addressed: expansion plans and timelines for electric vehicle charging networks

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