Committees

Transport Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Transport Committee is nominated by the House of Commons to scrutinise the Department for Transport. Its formal remit is to hold Ministers and Departments to account, and to investigate matters of public concern where there is a need for accountability to the public through Parliament. It is chaired by Huw Merriman MP. You can follow the Committee on Twitter @CommonsTrans

These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.

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7 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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Reforming public transport after the pandemic
Opened 24 July 2020
Major transport infrastructure projects: appraisal and delivery
Report:
Published
On 29 September 2021
Govt. response:
Overdue
Since 29 November 2021
Opened 4 December 2020
Zero emission vehicles and road pricing
Report:
Published
On 28 July 2021
Govt. response:
Published
On 25 October 2021
Opened 18 December 2020
The roll-out and safety of smart motorways
Report:
Published
On 2 November 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 10 January 2022
Opened 26 February 2021
Airlines and airports: supporting recovery in the UK aviation sector
Opened 10 September 2021
Road pricing
Opened 13 October 2021
Road freight supply chain
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 16 December 2021
Opened 27 October 2021

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
Regular evidence sessions
Some committees take evidence from certain officeholders or organisations on a regular basis outside the structure of an inquiry.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.

Latest news

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Transport Committee holds road freight supply chain session
The Transport Select Committee hears evidence for their Road freight supply chains inquiry.
19 November 2021
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UK aviation sector’s recovery from the covid-19 examined
Transport Committee examines the UK aviation sector’s recovery from the pandemic as international travel resumes on a wider scale
12 November 2021
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Transport Committee: Pause Smart Motorway roll-out until safety can be delivered and assured
Committee publishes report on The roll-out and safety of smart motorways
2 November 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (private meeting)
7 December 2021 - 3pm to 4pm
The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
8 December 2021 - 9:30am to midday
Room 15, Palace of Westminster

Latest publications

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Correspondence from Which?, relating to airlines and aviation: supporting recovery of the UK aviation sector, dated 19 November 2021
Inquiry Airlines and airports: supporting recovery in the UK aviation sector
Committees Transport Committee
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HC 683
Correspondence
Correspondence from Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Transport, relating to the international travel update, dated 19 November 2021
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Correspondence
Correspondence from Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Minister for Roads, Buses and Places, Department for Transport, relating to the work of the DVSA
Work Work of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency 2021 (Non-inquiry session)
Committees Transport Committee
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HC 810
Correspondence

Contact us

Please note: The Transport Committee examines policy issues relating to the Department for Transport and its associated bodies. It is unable to investigate, or adjudicate on, individual cases.

  • Email: transcom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: General enquiries: 020 7219 2226/ Text relay: 18001 020 2226/ Media enquiries: 020 7219 8211
  • Address: Transport Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA/ Twitter: @CommonsTrans