Transport
Transport news from UK Parliament.
Committee seeks urgent Ministerial hearing to address Channel Tunnel concerns
European Scrutiny Committee reiterates outstanding questions over plans for Channel Tunnel safety procedures
25 November 2020
Chair responds to Government announcements on aviation
Chair responds to Government announcements on aviation
24 November 2020
Committee explores the work of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The Transport Select Committee examines issues including the suspension of driver and rider learning and testing due to coronavirus
19 November 2020
Chair comments on Prime Minister’s 10-point plan
Chair reacts to the Prime Minister’s 10-point plan on the UK reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
18 November 2020
Coronavirus: emergency measures for the railways
Committee to scrutinise the emergency measures that the Government has introduced to support rail operators through the pandemic
13 November 2020
Committee explores the challenges of decarbonising the rail industry
Transport Select Committee holds first evidence session for its trains fit for the future? inquiry
05 November 2020
Trains fit for the future: Transport Committee returns to rail inquiry
Inquiry will examine the use of alternative fuels in contributing to achieving 'net zero' greenhouse gas emissions
22 October 2020
Committee take evidence on young and novice drivers
Questions will examine high collision rates, social mobility and driving, and potential policy interventions
15 October 2020
Post-transition plans for Channel Tunnel safety raise business continuity concerns
Committee publish report highlighting Channel Tunnel safety procedures after the post-Brexit transition period
07 October 2020
Legalise e-scooters, says Transport Committee
Committee publish report E-Scooters: pavement nuisance or innovation transport?
02 October 2020
Committee to hold second evidence session on young and novice drivers
Committee to hear from insurance and telematics industry representatives
01 October 2020
Young and novice drivers: MPs on the Transport Committee need your views
Committee launch survey to ask young drivers aged 17-25 for their views on potential measures to reduce road traffic collisions
30 September 2020
Committee asks young drivers about potential restrictions to reduce road traffic collisions
Young people to speak to MPs on causes of road traffic collisions, and potential restrictions to reduce them
23 September 2020
Chair calls for permanent, long-term solution to bring clarity to sector and passenger
Transport Committee Chair responds to Government announcement that rail franchising has been replaced with new Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements
22 September 2020
Impact of coronavirus on the UK’s freight and maritime sectors examined
The Transport Committee explores how the pandemic has affected freight transported by road, rail, air and sea
07 September 2020