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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 October 2023. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how they define the term ‘pothole’.

Answer

There is no nationally agreed definition of a pothole. It is up to local authorities to decide which surface defects on the highway to treat, following a risk-based approach. This is set out in the best practice document “Well Managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice”, which is available online.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10575
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Roads Repairs and maintenance Terminology
Link
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