Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Laurence Turner and Simon Lightwood

Thursday 11th September 2025 Commons Chamber

[Laurence Turner (Birmingham Northfield) (Lab)]

Half the bus sector’s funding now comes from public sources, but during the summer, National Express announced changes to bus services in my constituency with just two weeks’ public notice, which will have a really negative effect on residents in New Frankley, Allens Cross and Bournville Gardens Village retirement home. Does the Minister agree that when regulation is brought in—which is welcome—consultation must be included?

[Simon Lightwood]

I agree wholeheartedly. It is really important that local people are engaged when designing a network and making changes to it.