Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State for Transport are junior ministers in the Department for Transport of His Majesty's Government. They report to the Secretary of State for Transport and are responsible for various aspects of British transport policy.
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Current responsibilities
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Roads)
Justin Madders as the Minister for Roads is responsible for:
roads, including Road Investment Strategy (RIS)
road safety
automated vehicles
micromobility
motoring agencies
vehicle standards
Lower Thames Crossing
AI and technology
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Buses and Local Transport)
Simon Lightwood as the Minister for Buses and Local Transport is responsible for:
devolution and regions
buses and coaches
taxis and PHVs
local transport
active travel
accessibility
VAWG
integrated transport, ticketing and fares
planning and housing
electric vehicles, decarbonisation and environment
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Logistics)
Keir Mather as the Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Logistics is responsible for:
aviation
Heathrow expansion
maritime
international
security and resilience
freight and borders
sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)