Written question asked by Lord Mawson (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

M11: Litter

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government who is responsible for removing roadside litter along the M11 motorway; when roadside litter on the M11 was last cleared; and how frequently litter-clearing operations are undertaken on that motorway.

Answer: National Highways is responsible for clearing litter between junctions 4 and 14 of the M11, and it inspects the motorway fortnightly to monitor any build-up of litter. It also undertakes additional litter collection activity alongside routine maintenance works. Between junctions 4 and 6, litter was last collected on 12 August. Litter collection is currently underway between junctions 6 and 14 and is planned to be completed by 29 October.

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