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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Clive Jones Excerpts
Thursday 16th July 2026

(2 weeks, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Clive Jones Portrait Clive Jones (Wokingham) (LD)
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If this summer’s free bus travel scheme for under-15s proves successful, will the Minister look to extend it for the future? It would help hard-working families in Wokingham make the most of their holiday period.

Simon Lightwood Portrait Simon Lightwood
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The Labour party is keeping bus fares low. We introduced the £3 bus fare cap, after the previous Government failed to fund any support when the previous cap expired. Beyond March next year, we will continue to keep our options open, in order to make sure that bus travel is safe, accessible and affordable for everyone.