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Thursday 16th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Heidi Alexander]

I know that the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, work closely together. The hon. Gentleman is right that transport crosses administrative boundaries, and that this needs to work for people. That was at the heart of the “Better Connected” strategy that we published earlier this year. I am sure that all elected representatives in the great county of Yorkshire will be working together to ensure that they have the best possible service.

[Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead) (LD)]

9. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on transport delays caused by the EU entry-exit system.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)]

The Transport Secretary and I have held regular discussions about preparations for the EU entry-exit system, and its potential impacts on passenger flows. The Secretary of State has engaged directly with counterparts in France and the European Union, stressing the need for appropriate border staffing levels to support smooth journeys for British travellers on their well-earned holidays this summer.