Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Audit Office report Innovation in Transport cited in the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5446, what central mechanisms her Department uses to track and evaluate the number of business cases that utilise these flexible approval processes; and how many projects have been logged under these mechanisms since 4 July 2024.

Business cases are reviewed by the appropriate investment board. The business cases are assessed in line with the principles set out in the Green Book. A proportionate and flexible approach enables the department to use the most appropriate methodology to assess the value for money, including for an innovative activity, considering risk versus reward. All projects are carefully tracked through that process.