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Written question asked by Lord Pack (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 October 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 October 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 26 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Road Works: Utilities

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee 39th Report of Session 2024–26, published on 30 October 2025, whether they have carried out a review of the impact of the Street and Road Works (Charges and Penalties) (Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025 on compliance; if so, what the outcome was; and if not, when the review is due to take place.

Answer

The Street and Road Works (Charges and Penalties) (Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025 came into force on 5 January 2026. The Department has not yet carried out a formal review of their impact on compliance. The Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the Regulations states that a post-implementation review will be undertaken five years after they came into force.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3982
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fixed penalties Utilities Road works
Legislation
Street and Road Works (Charges and Penalties) (Amendments) (England) Regulations 2025
Link
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