Transport
Transport news from UK Parliament.
Sixth form students and college students contribute to EAC inquiry on balancing housing need with protecting the environment
Sixth form students and college students contribute to EAC inquiry on balancing housing need with protecting the environment
03 April 2025
Lords asks government to think again on Bus Services Bill
Members vote on local services, bus safety and violent behaviour as further scrutiny concludes. Catch up
03 April 2025
Are MPAs fit for purpose, and how can we better plan our oceans and seas to protect precious habitats?
Government ministers will answer questions from the Environmental Audit Committee on how the UK uses its seas and oceans amid rising demand from industries spanning activities from renewable energy to fishing, and Government commitments to designate 30% of the UK’s waters as protected areas by 2030.
28 March 2025
Is airport expansion compatible with net zero and environment targets? EAC launches new inquiry
As the Government commits to the expansion of airport capacity in the UK, the Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine whether doing so can be achieved in line with climate and environment goals.
28 March 2025
Access denied: MPs call for overhaul of laws, strategy and attitudes to get transport working for disabled people
A new Transport Committee report uncovers the harsh daily reality experienced by disabled people when using transport services
20 March 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Railway operators, national youth strategy, the display and retention of human body parts and biodiversity in the spotlight. Catch up
14 March 2025
‘Don’t forget about disabled people in rail reforms’, Transport Committee warns Minister
The Transport Committee has published a letter to the Rail Minister Lord Hendy regarding the Department for Transport’s recent consultation, ‘A railway fit for Britain’s future’
12 March 2025
Electric vehicles: Govt must overcome delays for charging network rollout to succeed
Department for Transport (DfT) slow to ensure available rapid charge points on motorways
12 March 2025
Where now for HS2?: PAC urges Govt to set out what benefit can be salvaged for taxpayer
Scepticism persists over Govt’s ability to successfully deliver programme following litany of failures and unheeded warnings
28 February 2025
Comment: The Seventh Carbon Budget
Reacting to the Climate Change Committee’s report on meeting the Seventh Carbon Budget, Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
26 February 2025
Bus Services Bill committee stage concludes in the Lords
Members wrap up line by line scrutiny with consideration of changes on fares, rural areas and staff training. Catch up
14 February 2025
“More questions than answers”: EAC publishes Government response on decarbonising shipping
Government Response: Net zero and UK shipping
13 February 2025
Transport Committee seeks clarity on Govt’s plans to solve driving tests turmoil
Transport Committee Chair Ruth Cadbury MP has written a letter to the Government seeking further information on its plans to bring down waiting times for driving test slots.
05 February 2025
Comment: Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
Reacting to the announcement by the Chancellor that the Government supports plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
29 January 2025
Airport expansion and economic growth – Transport Committee to examine Govt’s proposals
Transport Committee Chair, Ruth Cadbury MP has announced the Committee will investigate the links between airport expansion and economic growth
29 January 2025