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Roadside Facilities Policy

I have today launched a six week Public Consultation on a proposed new policy for roadside facilities on England's strategic road network. The draft policy has been prepared in light of responses to a previous 12-week call for evidence and is aimed at improving service to road users. Views are sought on the entirety of the policy which covers various issues, including:"the location of motorway service areas (MSAs)—determining the need for such sites and the spacing interval between them;""facilities at MSAs—the type of facilities, how they are signed and their standards;""service areas on trunk roads;""motorway rest areas:""lorry parking and""the provision and use of lay-bys." Copies of the consultation document have been placed in the Libraries of the House.