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Written question asked by David Reed (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Unadopted Roads

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the (a) average and (b) maximum time between a Section 38 agreement being signed and formal road adoption by highway authorities in each of the last five years.

Answer

The Department for Transport does not hold centrally collected data on the average or maximum time between a Section 38 agreement being signed and formal road adoption by highway authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3669
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Unadopted roads
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk