Written questions by Morgan.

If her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing lockable bike storage at rural (a) bus and (b) rail stations.

The Department has no plans to carry out an assessment on the potential merits of lockable cycle storage in rural travel hubs. Funding for cycle storage has been made available from a range of local transport funds, including the Active Travel Fund and the Cycle Rail Fund.In addition, Active Travel England also provides training on infrastructure design guidance and is developing specific guidance for good practice application in rural areas.

What steps she will take to help make the public transport system more accessible for rural users.

The Government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the Government will introduce the Better Buses Bill to put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across England, to ensure networks can meet the needs to the communities who rely on them, including in rural areas across England.We also plan to empower local transport authorities through reforming bus funding. By giving local leaders more control and flexibility over bus funding they can plan ahead to deliver their local transport priorities. The Department will work closely with local leaders and bus operators to deliver on the Government’s ambitions. The Secretary of State has set out plans for the biggest overhaul of our railways in a generation by delivering publicly owned passenger rail within the first term in government. The Government will do this as contracts with existing operators expire or if the relevant contractual conditions for early termination are met. The Passenger Railway Services Bill, announced on 17 July, will allow the Government to deliver on this commitment to bring rail services back into public ownership. The Government will also establish a new arm's length body, Great British Railways, which will deliver a unified system that focuses on reliable, affordable, high-quality, and efficient services; along with ensuring safety and accessibility.

If her Department will take steps to encourage the carrying of bicycles on buses to create a more integrated public transport service.

The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth and delivering reliable and affordable public transport services for passengers is one of the government’s top priorities. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the government will pass the Better Buses Bill to put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across England. Every community will have its own unique needs from its public transport network and wants to empower local leaders to work with operators to design networks that meet these needs, including considering how best to integrate services with different ways of travelling, such as active travel, to deliver comprehensive coverage.

If the DVLA will publish a comprehensive list of reportable medical conditions.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) publishes a comprehensive list of notifiable medical conditions on GOV.UK. The ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive’ guidance is intended for healthcare professionals and is available at www.gov.uk/government/publications/assessing-fitness-to-drive-a-guide-for-medical-professionals, while guidance for driving licence holders can be found at www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving. If a licence holder is unsure whether they need to notify the DVLA of their medical condition, or if it may impact safe driving, they should discuss it with their healthcare professional.

If he will take steps to provide step-free access at Whitchurch station in Shropshire.

Both myself and the Rail Minister are early in our tenure as transport Ministers. As such, we are yet to speak to Network Rail regarding the status of the Whitchurch station accessibility project. I look forward to discussing these proposals with Network Rail and other stakeholders in the near future.

What steps she plans to take to increase access to bus services in (a) North Shropshire constituency and (b) other rural areas.

The government knows that Britain needs a modern transport network to help kickstart economic growth. Good local bus services are an essential part of prosperous and sustainable communities. As announced in the King’s Speech, the Government will introduce the Better Buses Bill to put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across England, to ensure networks can meet the needs of the communities who rely on them, including in North Shropshire and other rural areas across England. We also plan to empower local transport authorities by reforming bus funding. By giving local leaders more control and flexibility over bus funding they can plan ahead to deliver their local transport priorities. The Department will work closely with local leaders and bus operators to deliver on the government’s ambitions.

What his Department's planned timetable is for the reopening of the Oswestry to Gobowen railway line.

Following the General Election and the State Opening of Parliament, the Government is now formulating its plans. The Department will announce its policy intentions in due course and aims to provide an update on next steps for the Oswestry to Gobowen line ...

If she will take steps to improve road surface quality in rural areas that have heavy load traffic.

The Government is committed to tackling the poor state of our local road network in both rural and urban areas and has pledged to support local authorities to fix local pothole-ridden roads for the long term.

Whether he has had recent discussions with Highways England on the proposed 30mph speed limit on the A483 between Llanymynech and Pant.

The Department recognises the need for a more consistent approach to speed limits on the A483 between Llanymynech and Pant. National Highways is working with Shropshire Council and Transport Wales to consider the case for changing the speed limit of the A483 between Llanymynech and Pant alongside a more substantive review into improving safety on this section of the strategic road network as part of the next Road Investment Strategy.