Department for Transport written question – answered at on 22 October 2020.
Rachael Maskell
Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the exchequer on funding to create active travel cities as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Chris Heaton-Harris
Minister of State (Department for Transport)
The Department’s Ministers have regular discussions with their Treasury counterparts on issues including the Department’s approach to the Spending Review.
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