Helen Morgan MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Railways: MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that the Midlands Rail Hub contributes to economic growth in rural areas in Shropshire.
Answer: Midlands Rail Hub will kickstart economic growth and break down barriers to opportunity, by upgrading connectivity and reliability – with benefits across the country. This means providing capacity for hundreds of extra trains per day into central Birmingh...
Answered 3 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: MidlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much (a) development and (b) capital funding she has allocated for the Midlands Rail Hub in the Spending Review 2025.
Answer: The Chancellor’s commitment to progress Midlands Rail Hub West in the 2025 Spending Review follows the release of £123 million last year to design the first phase, which could be delivered by the early 2030s.
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGobowen-Oswestry Railway Line: Economic GrowthDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to make an assessment of the potential impact of establishing the Oswestry-Gobowen railway line on the economy of the local area.
Answer: The previous government’s Restoring Your Railway programme funded the development of a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for the Oswestry-Gobowen rail link. Feedback on the SOBC was provided to the promoters (Cambrian Heritage Railway Ltd) during 202...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to make an assessment of the potential impact of rural transport connections on economic development in North Shropshire constituency.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable public transport and is working to deliver better services, grow passenger numbers, and increase opportunities for under-served regions. This is a vital part of the government...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish a list of areas in North Shropshire which are underserved by bus services.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable bus services in keeping communities connected, although has not assessed the adequacy of bus services in specific communities in North Shropshire and does not have plans to pu...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data her Department used to assess the adequacy of bus services in specific communities in North Shropshire.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable bus services in keeping communities connected, although has not assessed the adequacy of bus services in specific communities in North Shropshire and does not have plans to pu...
Answered 27 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGobowen-Oswestry Railway Line: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 March 2025 to Question 37330 on Gobowen-Oswestry Railway Line, if her Department will confirm whether the Oswestry-Gobowen scheme is included in the Spending Review 2025 and (b) by
Answer: While some key schemes have already been referenced by the Chancellor following the Spending Review, we are now finalising the wider portfolio of rail enhancements, which will be published shortly as part of the Government’s commitment to set out its over...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWhitchurch Station: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent progress she has made on (a) design finalisation, (b) contract award and (c) surveys for the Whitchurch step-free access project.
Answer: This government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities. In May 2024, the previous government selected 50 stations for initial feasibility work for potential upg...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWhitchurch Station: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 March 2025 to Question 38692 on Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station: Access, when a decision on whether Whitchurch Station will proceed under the Access for All programme will be made.
Answer: This government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities. In May 2024, the previous government selected 50 stations for initial feasibility work for potential upg...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made on rural bus accessibility to identify communities underserved by public transport in North Shropshire constituency.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable bus services in keeping communities connected. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on 17 December as part of its ambitious plan for bus reform. The Bill put...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 12 June 2025 to Question 58292 on Bus Services: North Shropshire, what metrics will be used to evaluate whether the £4.5 million allocated to Shropshire Council for financial year 2025/202
Answer: The government allocated £4.5 million to Shropshire Council in 2025/26 through the £712 million Local Authority Bus Grant to support and improve bus services. The government used a formula to determine Local Authority Bus Grant allocations in 2025/26 base...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 12 June 2025 to Question 58292 on Bus Services: North Shropshire, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the £4.5 million allocated to Shropshire Council for financial
Answer: The government allocated £4.5 million to Shropshire Council in 2025/26 through the £712 million Local Authority Bus Grant to support and improve bus services. The government used a formula to determine Local Authority Bus Grant allocations in 2025/26 base...
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve (a) access to and (b) the (i) frequency and (ii) affordability of bus services in North Shropshire constituency.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of accessible, frequent and affordable bus services in keeping communities connected. The government introduced the Bus Services (No.2) Bill on 17 December as part of its ambitious plan for bus reform. The Bill put...
Answered 12 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Transport PlansDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 57419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 9 October 2024 to Question 5803 on Local Transport Plans, what progress she has made on reviewing guidance for Local Transport Authorities on Local Transport Plans.
Answer: The Government is currently reviewing guidance for Local Transport Authorities on Local Transport Plans. The Government intends to publish updated Local Transport Plan guidance later this year.
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLevel Crossings: Chirk BankDepartment for TransportTabled 20 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will ask Network Rail to install Overlay Miniature Stop Lights at Viaduct level crossing in Chirk Bank.
Answer: My department looks to Network Rail, as the infrastructure manager for Britain’s railways, to make operational decisions independent of government in accordance with its statutory safety duties and expertise. These include decisions on the appropriate saf...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: BaschurchDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of reopening Baschurch railway station on the economy.
Answer: In light of the current spending review, it is vital that government spending is focused on the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change, and that every pound of taxpayers’ money represents value for money. Therefore, new projects must be carefully considered. I ...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: North ShropshireDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve access to train services in North Shropshire.
Answer: We have allocated over £8 million to Shropshire in 2025/26 to maintain and enhance local transport infrastructure, including the roads, public transport, and active travel connection to rail stations. This is delivered through the £6.78 million of Local T...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailway Stations: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 38692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 14 March 2025 to Question 37331 on Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station: Access, what her Department's timetable is for its review of the option selection reports on step-free access at sta
Answer: The feasibility work for Whitchurch station is underway and we expect all 50 of the feasibility studies announced last year to be complete in the spring. We expect to be able to confirm which stations will move forward over the summer. The Access for All ...
Answered 20 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordWhitchurch Station: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of (a) 24 July 2024 to Question 835 and (b) 25 November 2024 to Question 15073 on Whitchurch (Shropshire) Station: Access, what progress she has made on providing step-free access a
Answer: Network Rail have completed an option selection report for step-free access at Whitchurch railway station. This will be reviewed alongside 49 other stations across Britain to determine which should progress.
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordGobowen-Oswestry Railway LineDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with rail companies on reopening of the Oswestry to Gobowen railway line.
Answer: The Chancellor’s statement of 29 July 2024 confirmed that the Restoring Your Railway programme would be brought to a close, which included the proposed scheme to reopen the line between Oswestry and Gobowen. Proposals from the former Restoring Your Railwa...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what support she is providing to local authorities to ensure best practice highway maintenance.
Answer: This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to enabling local highway authorities to maintain and renew the local highway network. In addition to the funding that the Department provides to local highway authorities,...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled, Seven million more potholes to be filled next year as public urged to report roads in need of repair, published on 20 December 2024, what criteria her
Answer: The Department will provide more details shortly of the criteria that local authorities will need to meet to unlock the full funding uplift in 2025/26. In short, they are likely to be required to comply with certain reporting requirements; toprovide the D...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 17 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the quality of road repairs in Shropshire.
Answer: This Government takes the condition of local roads very seriously and is committed to enabling local highway authorities to maintain and renew their local highway networks. At Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced an extra £500 million for local highway m...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordWhitchurch Station: AccessDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to ensure step-free access to Whitchurch Railway Station.
Answer: The Government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities.Given the short time since the general election, I regret I am not yet able to comment on next steps regar...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 18 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 14816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department took into account the scale of the reduction in bus miles in each authority area over the past five years when allocating Bus Service Improvement Plan funding for 2025-26.
Answer: The government has confirmed £955 million for the 2025 to 2026 financial year to support and improve bus services in England outside London. This includes £243 million for bus operators and £712 million allocated to local authorities across the country. S...
Answered 21 Nov 2024
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