Cat Smith MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Railways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she has had conversations with Rail Delivery Group about railcard users being able to store railcards on digital wallets.
Answer: My officials routinely have conversations with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and I can confirm that the RDG is in discussion with relevant technology suppliers. No implementation timetable is yet agreed and no further details are available at this time.
Answered 30 Sept 2026
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Bus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the free bus travel for children in August scheme will permit travel by minors unaccompanied by an adult.
Answer: In May, the Chancellor announced the Summer Bus Fare Offer, which will enable children aged five to 15 to travel for free on participating local buses in England throughout August to help ease cost-of-living pressures for families and to help them get out...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Bus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether an impact assessment has been undertaken for the free bus travel for children in August scheme.
Answer: In May, the Chancellor announced the Summer Bus Fare Offer, which will enable children aged five to 15 to travel for free on participating local buses in England throughout August to help ease cost-of-living pressures for families and to help them get out...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Bus Services: ConcessionsDepartment for TransportTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consultation with trade unions representing bus workers was undertaken (a) prior to and (b) since the announcement of the free bus travel for children in August scheme.
Answer: In May, the Chancellor announced the Summer Bus Fare Offer, which will enable children aged five to 15 to travel for free on participating local buses in England throughout August to help ease cost-of-living pressures for families and to help them get out...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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