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Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 9 December 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 December 2021. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


Roads: Accidents

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what obligation, if any, there is upon emergency services to alert a local authority where the condition of a road could be considered a causal factor in an incident they are called to attend.

Answer

There are no requirements to share information but it is the Government’s expectation is that information should be shared – as appropriate - between emergency services and others in the public sector should an issue be identified that may cause a risk to the public.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4842
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Accidents Roads Repairs and maintenance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk