Oral questions

Whether her Department has made an assessment of the accuracy of the benefit cost ratio in the outline business case submitted by Network Rail for the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement under the Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline.

What recent steps her Department has taken to deliver major transport infrastructure projects in the north of England.

Whether she has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of VAT levels on private hire operators.

Whether her Department is taking steps to increase investment in the regeneration of stations outside of cities to (a) improve access for (i) local residents, (ii) commuters and (iii) tourists and (b) support Growth Hubs.

Whether her Department has made an assessment of the level of funding that will be required to meet its cycling targets for (a) 2025 and (b) 2030.

What steps her Department is taking to help maintain the provision of bus services in all parts of the UK.

What recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of modernising the railways.

What steps her Department is taking to help maintain the provision of bus services in all parts of the UK

Whether her Department is taking steps to help reduce rail journey times between Bradford and Manchester.

Whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the (a) level of vacancies and (b) potential merits of expanding the shortage occupation list in the transport sector.

What recent discussions she has had with Transport for London on its progress on making the agreed savings under the Long Term Funding Settlement of 30 August 2022.

What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on taking steps to support motorists with fuel costs.

If her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing investment in the redevelopment of train stations in towns.