Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 24 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Friday, 28 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
M60 and M67: Litter
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to Answer of 19 March 2025 to Question 38013, what Quality Assurance she has that the monitoring undertaken is to the correct standard.
- Answer
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National Highways undertakes inspections of the Strategic Road Network in line with the DMRB GS801 Asset Delivery Asset Inspections Requirements standard and the inspectors survey and grade the Strategic Road Network in accordance with The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ Code of Practice for Litter and Refuse.
The Office for Road and Rail (ORR), as Highways Monitor, also plays an important role in monitoring National Highways’ litter clearance on behalf of the Secretary of State and holding National Highways to account for its licence commitments. The ORR report annually to Parliament and the public on National Highways’ performance, including litter. If the ORR deem that National Highways is not complying with its statutory directions or complying with the requirements of the Road Investment Strategy, they may determine enforcement action to be appropriate.
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- Reference
- 40439
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Greater Manchester Litter Standards M67 M60
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