Bills · In the Commons
Rural Public Transport
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: Rural Public Transport Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 27 Nov 2026 (2nd reading in the Commons).
Put forward by John Lamont.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 27 Nov 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to make provision for a minimum level of bus and rail services in rural areas; to require the Secretary of State to consult users and prospective users of local rail and bus transportation about the provision of those services; to require the Secretary of State to review the provision of rail services to rural areas; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.