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Written question asked by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Portsmouth South

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps his Department has taken to increase road safety in Portsmouth South.

Answer

The local council has responsibility for making decisions about local roads, based on its local knowledge and taking into account local needs.

The Department for Transport provides guidance to traffic authorities on various traffic management measures.

Portsmouth council was allocated £3.65million in 2022/23 for highways maintenance and small transport projects, which help maintain the overall road environment. Portsmouth council was additionally awarded £1.3million from the Safer Roads Fund in 2022/23.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
201072
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Safety Roads Portsmouth South
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk