Question follow-through · 2766

Transport for London: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with Transport for London on staff shortages.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
30 Aug 2024
Target answer date
3 Sept 2024
Answer
9 Sept 2024 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 30 Aug 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions her Department has had with Transport for London on staff shortages.

  2. 3 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 9 Sept 2024

    Answer published

    Transport in London is devolved and is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and TfL. DfT Officials work closely with TfL on a range of issues.

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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