High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:05 am on 26 January 2024.

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Photo of Matt Rodda Matt Rodda Shadow Minister (AI and Intellectual Property) 11:05, 26 January 2024

I wonder if the hon. Gentleman has considered the public transport implications of what he is saying, because he is making a very good point about hub towns and rural areas, and their connectivity to bigger towns or cities. In my county, one of the very important benefits we have is the existence of excellent bus services—Reading buses connect to neighbouring smaller towns—and I understand that there might be an issue in Staffordshire with the different level of bus provision. I wonder whether he would like to comment on the importance of public transport and its ability to help regenerate towns and cities.