Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Monday, 16 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 January 2012. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Motorways: Accidents

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions she has had with representatives of the emergency services on the proposed changes to the Incident and Support Unit service; and if she will publish the minutes of any such discussions.

Answer: The Highways Agency is responsible for operating and maintaining the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The Agency has undertaken liaison with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Discussions have taken place at ACPO/Highways Agency Partnership Board (November 2011) and the North West Police Liaison meeting (September 2011). Relevant extracts of the minutes of these meetings will be placed in the Libraries of the House.This liaison will be supplemented by the Agency's attendance at the Roads Policing Operations Forum on 19 January 2012.Additionally, the Agency routinely engages with police at a regional level.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 90598; 539 c274W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2012-0146
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Accidents Motorways
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk