The Union Connectivity Review: final report

Transport secretary Grant Shapps' writtem statement to Parliament on the Union Connectivity Review's final report, which makes recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK

Grant Shapps

26 November 2021

In October 2020, the prime minister asked Sir Peter Hendy to undertake a detailed review of how the quality and availability of transport infrastructure across the UK can support economic growth and quality of life.

Since then, Sir Peter and his panel have engaged with a multitude of industries, individuals and institutions across the UK, and have drawn on their evidence, experiences and views to develop a set of recommendations. Today (26 November 2021), the recommendations are being...