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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5 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
Opened 4 December 2020
Zero emission vehicles and road pricing
Report:
Published
On 28 July 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 28 September 2021
Opened 18 December 2020
The roll-out and safety of smart motorways
Opened 26 February 2021
Airlines and airports: supporting recovery in the UK aviation sector
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 13 October 2021
Opened 10 September 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.
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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Huw Merriman MP reacts to England’s travel rules overhaul
17 September 2021
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MPs to hear on the recovery of airlines and airports from the coronavirus pandemic
Transport Committee hold its first hearing on airlines’ and airports’ recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
17 September 2021
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MPs question Secretary of State for Transport
The Transport Committee holds a one-off oral evidence session to examine the work and responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Transport.
17 September 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
21 September 2021 - 3pm to 5pm
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Formal meeting (private meeting)
22 September 2021 - 2pm to 3pm
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
22 September 2021 - 9:30am to midday
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

Latest publications

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Correspondence from Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Minister for Roads, Buses and Places, Department for Transport, relating to the roll-out and safety of smart motorways, dated 7 September 2021
Inquiry The roll-out and safety of smart motorways
Committees Transport Committee
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HC 26
Correspondence
Formal Minutes for Session 2021-22
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Formal Minutes
Correspondence from Julie Lennard, Chief Executive, Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority, relating to the work of the DVLA, dated 1 September 2021
Work Work of the DVLA (Non-inquiry session)
Committees Transport Committee
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HC 567
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 6094/ Text relay: 18001 020 6094/ Media enquiries: 020 7219 8211
  • Address: Transport Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA/ Twitter: @CommonsTrans