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Transport: Greater London

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of improving cross-borough public transport links in London on (a) the economy, (b) air quality and (c) social mobility in London.

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Answering body: Department for Transport
Tabled: 6 Feb 2025
Target answer date: 10 Feb 2025
Answer: 13 Feb 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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6 Feb 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of improving cross-borough public transport links in London on (a) the economy, (b) air quality and (c) social mobility in London.
10 Feb 2025
Target answer date
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13 Feb 2025
Answer published
Transport in London is the responsibility of the Mayor of London and Transport for London, including assessment of the economic, air quality and social mobility impacts of changes to London’s transport network. However, the Government recognises importanc...

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