Transport (including Topical Questions)
MPs question a government minister
Transport questions allow MPs to quiz the Department for Transport minister on policy, spending, and operational matters across rail, roads, aviation, buses, and local transport. Topical questions give MPs the chance to raise urgent or current transport issues without advance notice. This session covers the full range of transport priorities facing the government.
Transport questions are a routine accountability mechanism. They allow Parliament to scrutinise departmental performance on issues that affect commuters, businesses, and rural connectivity across the country. The topical element means urgent matters—service delays, safety incidents, or infrastructure failures—can be raised immediately rather than waiting for scheduled debates.
35 questions
What steps she is taking to help decarbonise the transport sector.
Amanda MartinLabourPortsmouth NorthWhat steps she is taking to improve the resilience of transport networks in rural areas.
Anna GelderdLabourSouth East CornwallIf she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Birmingham PFI roads contract on the adequacy of road maintenance in Birmingham.
Ayoub KhanIndependentBirmingham Perry BarrWhat recent assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of providing UV index alerts on public information boards at transport hubs.
Carolyn HarrisLabourNeath and Swansea EastWhat recent assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the cancellation of parts of HS2 on business confidence.
Connor NaismithLabourCrewe and Nantwich
Danny BealesWhat steps she is taking help improve safety at road junctions.
Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratsSurrey HeathWhat steps her Department is taking to improve transport services in Epping Forest constituency.
Dr Neil HudsonConservativeEpping ForestWhat recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on harmonising import tariffs for diesel and electric buses.
Euan StainbankLabourFalkirkWhat steps she is taking to improve transport links between Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire in the context of the Universal United Kingdom Resort.
Ian SollomLiberal DemocratsSt Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
Jeff SmithWhat assessment she has made of the potential impact of timetable changes on passengers using Berwick-upon-Tweed station.
John LamontConservativeBerwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
John Milne
John Slinger
Julia BuckleyWhat steps she is taking to improve connectivity between Bolton and Manchester.
Kirith EntwistleLabourBolton North EastWhat plans she has to work with local leaders to improve bus services.
Liz TwistLabourBlaydon and ConsettWhat steps she is taking to improve connectivity in rural areas.
Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratsStratford-on-Avon
Mike Reader
Mr Alex Barros-CurtisWhat steps her Department is taking to improve rail services in the north of England.
Mr Luke ChartersLabourYork Outer
Sarah CoombesWhat recent progress she has made on bringing the rail network into public ownership.
Sarah OwenLabourLuton NorthWhat steps she is taking to reduce road danger through the third Road Investment Strategy.
Siân BerryGreen Party of England and WalesBrighton Pavilion
Steve Race
Alex Ballinger
Andrew Lewin
Joe Powell
Joe Robertson
Lincoln Jopp
Mr Bayo Alaba
Mr Will Forster
Sir Ashley Fox
Wes Streeting
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