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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing mechanisms for holding housing developers accountable for the completion of roads and pavements on new residential developments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing mechanisms for holding housing developers accountable for the completion of roads and pavements on new residential developments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the appropriateness of time taken to implement road safety measures following serious or fatal road traffic collisions; what steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers to the introduction of traffic calming measures where local communities...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the appropriateness of time taken to implement road safety measures following serious or fatal road traffic collisions; what steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers to the introduction of traffic calming measures where local communities...
The Government has not made a specific assessment of the appropriateness of the time taken to implement road safety measures following individual serious or fatal road traffic collisions.
Responsibility for decisions on local roads, including the introduction of traffic-calming measures and other safety interventions, rests with the relevant local traffic authority. Local authorities are best placed to assess local circumstances, including collision history, traffic conditions, road layout, community concerns and the needs of vulnerable road users.
The Department provides design guidance in Local Transport Note 1/07: Traffic Calming, available at Local transport notes - GOV.UK
As set out in the Highways (Traffic Calming) Regulations 1999, authorities must consult the local chief of police and other organisations they consider are likely to be affected on proposed traffic calming measures, but there is no set process for this and it is for local authorities to determine how best to fulfil this requirement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Government funding for the maintenance of local roads in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Government funding for the maintenance of local roads in Royal Sutton Coldfield.
Responsibility for maintaining local roads rests with local highway authorities.
The Government provides substantial funding for local highway maintenance, including through the West Midlands Combined Authority’s £2.4 billion Transport for City Regions Settlement, and previously via Royal Sutton Coldfield's local highway authority, Birmingham City Council.
The Department keeps local roads funding under review, and it is for local authorities to determine how best to allocate available funding in accordance with local priorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to bring forward legislation to amend section 7A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 so that a specimen of blood taken from a driver incapable of giving consent may be tested without that driver's subsequent consent.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to bring forward legislation to amend section 7A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 so that a specimen of blood taken from a driver incapable of giving consent may be tested without that driver's subsequent consent.
The Government recently consulted on possible changes to the law and practice governing drink and drug testing. Responses are being analysed and the Government will set out its conclusions and any next steps in its response to the consultation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Department plans to publish its response to the consultations launched alongside the Road Safety Strategy published in January 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Department plans to publish its response to the consultations launched alongside the Road Safety Strategy published in January 2026.
The government response to the consultation on mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval was published on 16 July 2026.
Responses to the consultations on motoring offences, introducing a minimum learning period for learner drivers, introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers and improved moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing are currently being analysed.
Government responses to those consultations will be published once analysis has concluded.
Highway safety measures at Cubert Crossroads
I am not the first to talk about the issue of Cubert crossroads, which has defeated many people. Over 1,000 people in two small villages have signed this petition. The problem is becoming worse, because over the summer months traffic volumes have increased significantly, and...
Highway safety measures at Cubert Crossroads
I am not the first to talk about the issue of Cubert crossroads, which has defeated many people. Over 1,000 people in two small villages have signed this petition. The problem is becoming worse, because over the summer months traffic volumes have increased significantly, and...
Road Safety in the London Borough of Bromley
The petition of residents of the constituency of Beckenham and Penge,
Declares that road safety is a matter of serious and growing concern for residents of Beckenham and Penge with residents reporting that unsafe roads discourage children from playing outside, deter older people from...
Road Safety in the London Borough of Bromley
The petition of residents of the constituency of Beckenham and Penge,
Declares that road safety is a matter of serious and growing concern for residents of Beckenham and Penge with residents reporting that unsafe roads discourage children from playing outside, deter older people from...
Safety of Wimborne Road
The petition of residents of the constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole,
Declares that Wimborne Road is a bustling thoroughfare used by a mix of vehicles and a significant number of pedestrians each day; further declares that despite its heavy use, there is an insufficient number of...
Safety of Wimborne Road
The petition of residents of the constituency of Mid Dorset and North Poole,
Declares that Wimborne Road is a bustling thoroughfare used by a mix of vehicles and a significant number of pedestrians each day; further declares that despite its heavy use, there is an insufficient number of...
The Highways (Financing) Bill would create a new option for private sector firms to fund the construction of large road projects and allow tolls to be charged on them.
The Highways (Financing) Bill would create a new option for private sector firms to fund the construction of large road projects and allow tolls to be charged on them.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of disbanding the Metropolitan Police’s Roads and Transport Policing Command on road safety in London.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of disbanding the Metropolitan Police’s Roads and Transport Policing Command on road safety in London.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the durability of road repairs will be taken into account when determining future highways maintenance funding allocations or Local Road Maintenance Ratings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the durability of road repairs will be taken into account when determining future highways maintenance funding allocations or Local Road Maintenance Ratings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether pollution mitigation measures will be incorporated into the (a) National Highways Lune Gorge bridge improvement project and (b) future major road infrastructure schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether pollution mitigation measures will be incorporated into the (a) National Highways Lune Gorge bridge improvement project and (b) future major road infrastructure schemes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of giving local highway authorities additional statutory powers and resources to vary permit timelines during emergency works to reduce delays between excavation, repair, and road reinstatement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of giving local highway authorities additional statutory powers and resources to vary permit timelines during emergency works to reduce delays between excavation, repair, and road reinstatement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 15 June 2026 to WPQ 7171, which of the schemes were cancelled due to a) affordability, b) value for money and c) both.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 15 June 2026 to WPQ 7171, which of the schemes were cancelled due to a) affordability, b) value for money and c) both.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to require local highway authorities to publish standardised measures of the longevity of road repairs and rates of repeat defects at previously repaired locations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to require local highway authorities to publish standardised measures of the longevity of road repairs and rates of repeat defects at previously repaired locations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of Section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to help ensure fair treatment of motorists when Councils review damage claims caused by potholes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of Section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to help ensure fair treatment of motorists when Councils review damage claims caused by potholes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 26687 on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, if she publish the road schemes which has had their delivery contract (a) terminated, (b) postponed and (c) rescheduled since July 2024 by (i) her Department...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 26687 on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, if she publish the road schemes which has had their delivery contract (a) terminated, (b) postponed and (c) rescheduled since July 2024 by (i) her Department...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 23339, on Fire and Rescue Services, whether there is general monitoring of radiological and nuclear sources, other than the emergency services equipment, including monitoring of public highways on...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 23339, on Fire and Rescue Services, whether there is general monitoring of radiological and nuclear sources, other than the emergency services equipment, including monitoring of public highways on...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure effective oversight of local authority decisions on (a) planning and (b) highways.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure effective oversight of local authority decisions on (a) planning and (b) highways.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to include the durability of completed road repairs as a scored component of Local Road Maintenance Ratings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to include the durability of completed road repairs as a scored component of Local Road Maintenance Ratings.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with [a] road haulage and [b] logistics groups about the impact of the cost of diesel on business operations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with [a] road haulage and [b] logistics groups about the impact of the cost of diesel on business operations.
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs in July 2022. They had fallen back substantially, but have spiked since the start of the Middle East conflict.
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highs in July 2022. They had fallen back substantially, but have spiked since the start of the Middle East conflict.
On 26 October 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 750612 relating to placing a requirement on drivers to report collisions with cats.
On 26 October 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 750612 relating to placing a requirement on drivers to report collisions with cats.
This briefing paper explains the policies of successive governments towards the designing of vehicle excise duty (VED). It gives information as to the exemptions and how the Government enforces its collection. It also describes the most recent changes to VED
This briefing paper explains the policies of successive governments towards the designing of vehicle excise duty (VED). It gives information as to the exemptions and how the Government enforces its collection. It also describes the most recent changes to VED
The government is planning to introduce electric vehicle excise duty in April 2028, with legislation to be included in the upcoming Finance Bill.
The government is planning to introduce electric vehicle excise duty in April 2028, with legislation to be included in the upcoming Finance Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of protections available to homeowners where a developer leaves a new-build housing development before roads, pavements and other agreed infrastructure have been completed; and what recourse is available to homeowners where the developer and relevant...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of protections available to homeowners where a developer leaves a new-build housing development before roads, pavements and other agreed infrastructure have been completed; and what recourse is available to homeowners where the developer and relevant...
The Government recognises concerns where developers leave housing developments before roads, pavements or other agreed infrastructure have been completed. Under section 38 of the Highways Act 1980, developers may enter into agreements with local highway authorities for new roads to be adopted once they have been constructed to the required standard. Where a Section 38 agreement is in place, local highway authorities will normally require a financial bond or other security to help ensure outstanding highway works can be completed if the developer fails to do so.
The Department for Transport recently commissioned independent research into the road adoption process in England and is considering the findings alongside wider cross-government work on unadopted estate amenities. The recourse available to homeowners will depend on the circumstances of the development and the legal arrangements in place but may include action by the relevant local authority under agreements entered into with the developer, including the use of any bond or other security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that (1) the strategic road network and (2) local road network in South Holland and the Deepings constituency is free of potholes and safe for road users.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that (1) the strategic road network and (2) local road network in South Holland and the Deepings constituency is free of potholes and safe for road users.
This Government is investing a record £8.4 billion renewing the Strategic Road Network over the next 5 years through the third Road Investment Strategy so that the network can continue to be relied upon by road users across the country. The funding will enable National Highways to resurface around a quarter of the entire network.
The Government is also investing a record £7.3 billion in local highway maintenance over the next four years, providing local authorities with long-term funding certainty to tackle potholes and improve road condition.
Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) is eligible to receive over £368 million across this period. It is for GLCCA to decide how much of this funding should be spent across their constituent local highway authorities (LHAs), including within Lincolnshire County Council, who are the LHA covering the South Holland and the Deepings constituency.
In addition to record funding, the Government has also introduced a strengthened regime of transparency reporting, incentive funding requirements and annually updated ratings. LHAs have recently published their 2026 highways maintenance transparency reports, enabling residents to see how funding is being used and how their roads are being managed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of the weight of (a) fuel-powered vehicles and (b) electric-powered vehicles on the United Kingdom's road network.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of the weight of (a) fuel-powered vehicles and (b) electric-powered vehicles on the United Kingdom's road network.
Wear and tear on roads is dominated by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and buses, with a much smaller impact from cars of any type.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many reported road traffic collisions involved a driver who was driving on a foreign driving licence that was valid for use in the UK in each of the last five years.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many reported road traffic collisions involved a driver who was driving on a foreign driving licence that was valid for use in the UK in each of the last five years.
The information requested is not held by the Department for Transport.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to Question 26687, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, if she will list each road scheme which has had its delivery contract (a) terminated, (b) postponed or (c) rescheduled since July 2024, by (a) her...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to Question 26687, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, if she will list each road scheme which has had its delivery contract (a) terminated, (b) postponed or (c) rescheduled since July 2024, by (a) her...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 July 2026 to Question 15009 on Roads: Construction, whether the cancellation of the National Highways contract with Skanska for the A46 Newark Bypass was taken into account when preparing that Answer.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 July 2026 to Question 15009 on Roads: Construction, whether the cancellation of the National Highways contract with Skanska for the A46 Newark Bypass was taken into account when preparing that Answer.
Yes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the scope, content and diagrams have been developed for the forthcoming update to the Manual for Streets.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the scope, content and diagrams have been developed for the forthcoming update to the Manual for Streets.
The revised Manual for Streets is currently being developed. Decisions regarding its scope, content and supporting diagrams will be considered and determined as part of that process.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a policy requiring drivers to report collisions with cats.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a policy requiring drivers to report collisions with cats.
I recognise how distressing it must be for pet owners to lose cats in road collisions, especially when they are unable to find out what has happened.
Although there is no obligation to report all animal deaths on roads, drivers should, if possible, make enquiries to ascertain the owner of domestic animals, such as cats, and advise them of the situation.
However, there are no plans to introduce a legal duty for drivers to report collisions with cats.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, when he will publish his response to the Competition and Markets Authority's market study into the supply of railway and public road infrastructure by the civil engineering sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, when he will publish his response to the Competition and Markets Authority's market study into the supply of railway and public road infrastructure by the civil engineering sector.
The Government is working to finalise its response and will publish it as soon as possible.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to tackle the dangerous driving of illegally modified e-bikes on public roads.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to tackle the dangerous driving of illegally modified e-bikes on public roads.
E-bikes that do not comply with the requirements of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983 are motor vehicles and must therefore be registered, taxed and insured to be used on public roads. The rider must also wear a safety helmet and hold a driving licence.
The police can seize e-bikes not properly registered as motor vehicles under Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. In addition, in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 the Government has strengthened the powers for the police to seize vehicles used anti-socially by removing the need to provide a warning. These powers apply to e-bikes that have been registered as motor vehicles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to amend the funding formula for capital funding for local highways authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to amend the funding formula for capital funding for local highways authorities.
The Government plans to review the funding formula that it uses to distribute capital funding to local highways authorities to see whether it can be adjusted to consider, for example, the conditions that affect the wear and tear of local roads.
Highways maintenance block allocations have been made up to and including financial year 2029/30.
The Department has not yet set a date for the review. It will be important to ensure that the review takes place close to the point that allocations for 2030/31 are made to ensure evidence gathered during the review does not become out of date.
When conducting the review, the Department expects to engage with local highway authorities about any future changes to the allocation methodology to understand how any changes might impact on their services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to promote the safe and responsible use of electric bicycles, including tackling illegally modified e-bikes that do not comply with speed and power restrictions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to promote the safe and responsible use of electric bicycles, including tackling illegally modified e-bikes that do not comply with speed and power restrictions.
The Department has published advice for consumers on the safe use of legally compliant e-bikes. This guidance has recently been updated to refer to the industry-led "E-Bike Positive" campaign.
Where e-bikes have been modified to overcome the power and speed restrictions set out in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations, they are motor vehicles and must therefore be registered, taxed and insured. The rider must also wear a safety helmet and hold a driving licence. The Department has published further advice making this clear, and ultimately the police can seize such e-bikes where they are used on the road without being properly registered as motor vehicles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of introducing a Graduated Driving Licence on (a) road collisions and (b) fatalities of younger car drivers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of introducing a Graduated Driving Licence on (a) road collisions and (b) fatalities of younger car drivers.
The Department for Transport has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the operational benefits of using drones to provide police officers with real time aerial intelligence when responding to road traffic collisions, searches for criminal suspects and other emergency incidents.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the operational benefits of using drones to provide police officers with real time aerial intelligence when responding to road traffic collisions, searches for criminal suspects and other emergency incidents.
The Government recognises the benefits that drone technology can provide to policing operations. The Home Office has supported police forces to develop Drone as First Responders (DFR) through funding of the NPCC Drones Programme since 2022. This programme aims to trial and better understand the benefits of these innovative drone capabilities for future police aviation, as well as standardise and professionalise the use of drones across all 43 forces in England and Wales to develop a safe and effective national drone capability for policing.
To date, the Home Office has allocated over £11m to the NPCC Drones programme, and through this, six forces are now operating DFR, all of which are extending into multi-city operations, and an additional eight forces will be coming online this year. The programme will contribute towards a better understanding of the role that future and current drone technology can play as part of police air support, including rural areas.
Though the department has not undertaken its own separate assessment on the operational benefits of drones to policing, we support and oversee the funding for the NPCC Drones programme, who are investigating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flight, analysing results, and mapping benefits to policing. Therefore, the Home Office has considered evidence provided by policing partners on the operational benefits of drone technology, which indicate improved response times, positive public safety outcomes, and efficient use of police resources. The Government will continue to monitor emerging evidence from the programme and operational deployments to inform future policy development and funding decisions.
Regarding rural crime, this year the programme is focussing on developing a longer-endurance fixed-wing capability, which will provide a more rapid response in large rural areas than current drone capabilities, which are either shorter range or still need to travel to the scene by car. All the benefits drones provide to police operations generally will apply to rural crime, and developing a safe and effective drone capability will strengthen rural policing, improve response times and support enforcement in harder-to-reach areas. However, the programme is proactively working on getting them to rural countryside locations more quickly and ensuring they have the right equipment on board to allow a positive outcome. The programme is also working with the National Rural Crime Unit to ensure that rural crime is appropriately considered when implementing national police use of drone capabilities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many drivers and riders killed in road collisions had (a) toxicology results available, (b) toxicology results available for alcohol and (c) toxicology results available for drugs, in each of the last ten years; and what proportion of all deceased drivers and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many drivers and riders killed in road collisions had (a) toxicology results available, (b) toxicology results available for alcohol and (c) toxicology results available for drugs, in each of the last ten years; and what proportion of all deceased drivers and...
Statistics on drivers killed in road collisions with toxicology results is based on data reported to police using the STATS19 system and data that is received by the Department from coroners and procurators’ fiscal. The latest year for which coroner and procurators’ fiscal data is available is 2024.
The number of a) drivers or riders killed in road collisions, in Great Britain, where toxicology results were available for alcohol or drugs and;
the proportion of all deceased drivers or riders this represents, for each of the last 10 years is provided in the table below.
Year | Killed drivers or riders with toxicology available for alcohol or drugs | Proportion of all killed drivers or riders |
2024 | 656 | 75% |
2023 | 641 | 74% |
2022 | 689 | 71% |
2021 | 575 | 67% |
2020 | 516 | 67% |
2019 | 625 | 68% |
2018 | 720 | 75% |
2017 | 726 | 77% |
2016 | 691 | 73% |
2015 | 685 | 71% |
Note: Pedal cycle riders and horse riders have been filtered out of the data. This is because the current prescribed alcohol and drug limits apply only to drivers of motor vehicles. This only includes drivers or riders aged 16 or above.
Information on (b) the number of killed drivers and riders with toxicology available for alcohol and;
c) the number with toxicology available for drugs area available on GOV.uk in tables 1 and 2 of the report on “Drugs in reported road fatalities in Great Britain”: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/developing-drug-driving-statistics
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce the cost to local authorities of installing new tree pits for street trees.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to reduce the cost to local authorities of installing new tree pits for street trees.
Through a partnership with The Tree Council, we have invested more than £3 million over the last two years to increase urban tree cover, supporting 28 local authorities and charities to plant street trees and create greener urban spaces so far, with more projects to come this winter. We are also developing future options for planting support for urban trees, to significantly boost the numbers of new trees established on streets across England.
Forestry Commission and the Trees and Design Action Group have published new guidance, which includes practical advice and technical drawings on designing and constructing effective tree pits for both new build streetscapes and urban retrofits.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of additional heavy goods vehicle movements associated with the Lower Thames Crossing on the condition of local roads in East Tilbury.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of additional heavy goods vehicle movements associated with the Lower Thames Crossing on the condition of local roads in East Tilbury.
An assessment of the potential effect of construction traffic, including Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), on the local road network was undertaken as part of the Development Consent Order application for the Lower Thames Crossing. This is set out in Chapter 8 of the project's Transport Assessment.
To mitigate impacts on local roads, an offline haul road network is being implemented to reduce the level of construction traffic. Construction traffic is managed through a suite of control documents, and detailed plans for the works underway have been signed off by the Secretary of State following consultation with relevant stakeholders, including Thurrock Council.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has undertaken research into the feasibility of using connected vehicle technology to alert motorists to the presence of a wrong-way driver.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has undertaken research into the feasibility of using connected vehicle technology to alert motorists to the presence of a wrong-way driver.
The Department has not conducted any research into using connected vehicle technology in this situation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) fatalities occurred in road collisions where a driver or rider was impaired by illegal drug use and (b) fatalities occurred in collisions involving a driver or rider over the legal drink-driving limit, in each of the last ten years...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) fatalities occurred in road collisions where a driver or rider was impaired by illegal drug use and (b) fatalities occurred in collisions involving a driver or rider over the legal drink-driving limit, in each of the last ten years...
The number of fatalities in personal injury road collisions, in Great Britain as reported by the police using the STATS19 system between 2016 and 2025 (the latest year for which data is available) where a driver or rider was assigned “affected by drugs” is given in the table below:
Year | Total |
2016 | 90 |
2017 | 105 |
2018 | 85 |
2019 | 91 |
2020 | 92 |
2021 | 79 |
2022 | 97 |
2023 | 145 |
2024 | 117 |
2025 | 157 |
Within STATS19, the number of collisions where drivers were affected by drugs are based on road safety factor data. This includes illegal and legal drugs. It is not possible to separate them in the road safety factor data.
Since 2023, road safety factors (RSFs) have started to replace the previous system of contributory factors (CFs). As of 2025, not all police forces are recording RSFs, but instead using the older CF specification.
The change of specification has resulted in differences in the levels of reporting for some factors and as such comparisons to data from recent years should be made with caution.
The estimated number of collisions and fatalities in personal injury drink-drive collisions for Great Britain between 2015 and 2024 (the latest figures available) are given in the table below.
Figures are rounded to the nearest 10:
Year | Fatalities |
2015 | 200 |
2016 | 230 |
2017 | 250 |
2018 | 240 |
2019 | 230 |
2020 | 220 |
2021 | 260 |
2022 | 300 |
2023 | 260 |
2024 | 220 |
Note figures in the table are rounded to the nearest 10
Within STATS19, the number of collisions where drivers were over the legal alcohol limit are based on the results of breath tests conducted by the police at the scene of personal injury road collisions and combined with data from coroners and procurators’ fiscal on blood alcohol levels of those killed in collisions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of construction traffic from (a) the Lower Thames Crossing and (b) other major infrastructure projects in Thurrock on local roads.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of construction traffic from (a) the Lower Thames Crossing and (b) other major infrastructure projects in Thurrock on local roads.
National Highways has assessed the potential impacts of the Lower Thames Crossing on the road network during construction, including on local roads in South Basildon and East Thurrock. The assessment is set out in Chapter 8 of the Transport Assessment and the Community Impacts Report.
Construction impacts are managed through a suite of control documents, including the Framework Construction Travel Plan and the Outline Traffic Management Plan for Construction. Furthermore, the Wider Network Impacts Management and Monitoring Plan sets out the approach to monitoring traffic impacts on the road network. This monitoring will be undertaken within the year before the opening of the Crossing, a year after opening, and five years after opening, with data provided to the relevant highway authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of planning Lower Thames Crossing traffic management works on the A13 on journey times for residents and businesses in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of planning Lower Thames Crossing traffic management works on the A13 on journey times for residents and businesses in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
National Highways has assessed the potential impacts of the Lower Thames Crossing on the road network during construction, including on local roads in South Basildon and East Thurrock. The assessment is set out in Chapter 8 of the Transport Assessment and the Community Impacts Report.
Construction impacts are managed through a suite of control documents, including the Framework Construction Travel Plan and the Outline Traffic Management Plan for Construction. Furthermore, the Wider Network Impacts Management and Monitoring Plan sets out the approach to monitoring traffic impacts on the road network. This monitoring will be undertaken within the year before the opening of the Crossing, a year after opening, and five years after opening, with data provided to the relevant highway authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures are in place to monitor the condition of local roads used by construction traffic associated with the Lower Thames Crossing a) before, b) during and c) after construction.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures are in place to monitor the condition of local roads used by construction traffic associated with the Lower Thames Crossing a) before, b) during and c) after construction.
National Highways has assessed the potential impacts of the Lower Thames Crossing on the road network during construction, including on local roads in South Basildon and East Thurrock. The assessment is set out in Chapter 8 of the Transport Assessment and the Community Impacts Report.
Construction impacts are managed through a suite of control documents, including the Framework Construction Travel Plan and the Outline Traffic Management Plan for Construction. Furthermore, the Wider Network Impacts Management and Monitoring Plan sets out the approach to monitoring traffic impacts on the road network. This monitoring will be undertaken within the year before the opening of the Crossing, a year after opening, and five years after opening, with data provided to the relevant highway authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Lower Thames Crossing project will be required to meet the cost of repairing damage to local roads caused by construction-related heavy goods vehicle movements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Lower Thames Crossing project will be required to meet the cost of repairing damage to local roads caused by construction-related heavy goods vehicle movements.
The Lower Thames Crossing’s Development Consent Order includes a legally binding Outline Traffic Management Plan. This requires delivery partners to conduct joint inspections of access and diversion routes with the relevant local highway authority before works commence, to ensure their condition is suitable for the anticipated use during construction.
Local highway authorities have powers to recover costs for extraordinary damage to highways. The project aims to minimise such cases through measures including the use of offline haul roads and the strategic road network where practicable. Any issues are addressed on a case-by-case basis, considering the initial condition of the road and the level of affect attributable to the project.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of roads policing levels on the trends in levels of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions in West Dorset.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of roads policing levels on the trends in levels of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions in West Dorset.
The Government continues to support effective roads policing and road safety enforcement as part of wider efforts to reduce casualties and tackle criminality on the road network. The Department for Transport’s Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, sets out a comprehensive plan to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035. Roads policing is recognised as a national policing capability and forces are expected to maintain appropriate capabilities to help prevent harm, save lives and support road safety.
In 2026-27, Dorset Police will receive up to £204.5 million in funding, an increase of up to £8.7 million compared with 2025-26. The deployment of police officers and allocation of roads policing resources, including on the A35 and other roads in West Dorset, are operational matters for the Chief Constable of Dorset Police, who is best placed to assess local threats, risks and demands. The Home Office does not assess roads policing coverage on specific roads or in individual localities and has made no specific assessment of the impact of roads policing levels on the number of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions in West Dorset. It is the responsibility for Police and Crime Commissioners to set local policing priorities and to hold Chief Constables to account.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with Dorset Police on the frequency of road safety enforcement operations in West Dorset.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with Dorset Police on the frequency of road safety enforcement operations in West Dorset.
The Government continues to support effective roads policing and road safety enforcement as part of wider efforts to reduce casualties and tackle criminality on the road network. The Department for Transport’s Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, sets out a comprehensive plan to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035. Roads policing is recognised as a national policing capability and forces are expected to maintain appropriate capabilities to help prevent harm, save lives and support road safety.
In 2026-27, Dorset Police will receive up to £204.5 million in funding, an increase of up to £8.7 million compared with 2025-26. The deployment of police officers and allocation of roads policing resources, including on the A35 and other roads in West Dorset, are operational matters for the Chief Constable of Dorset Police, who is best placed to assess local threats, risks and demands. The Home Office does not assess roads policing coverage on specific roads or in individual localities and has made no specific assessment of the impact of roads policing levels on the number of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions in West Dorset. It is the responsibility for Police and Crime Commissioners to set local policing priorities and to hold Chief Constables to account.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has issued to police forces on roads policing provision between urban and rural communities.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has issued to police forces on roads policing provision between urban and rural communities.
The Government continues to support effective roads policing and road safety enforcement as part of wider efforts to reduce casualties and tackle criminality on the road network. The Department for Transport’s Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, sets out a comprehensive plan to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035. Roads policing is recognised as a national policing capability and forces are expected to maintain appropriate capabilities to help prevent harm, save lives and support road safety.
In 2026-27, Dorset Police will receive up to £204.5 million in funding, an increase of up to £8.7 million compared with 2025-26. The deployment of police officers and allocation of roads policing resources, including on the A35 and other roads in West Dorset, are operational matters for the Chief Constable of Dorset Police, who is best placed to assess local threats, risks and demands. The Home Office does not assess roads policing coverage on specific roads or in individual localities and has made no specific assessment of the impact of roads policing levels on the number of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions in West Dorset. It is the responsibility for Police and Crime Commissioners to set local policing priorities and to hold Chief Constables to account.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 July 2026 to Question 13566 on Transport: Planning Permission, if she will publish a list of legislative and statutory requirements that apply to the planning and construction of roads.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 July 2026 to Question 13566 on Transport: Planning Permission, if she will publish a list of legislative and statutory requirements that apply to the planning and construction of roads.
The Government does not maintain, and does not plan to publish, a single consolidated list of all legislative and statutory requirements that apply to the planning and construction of roads.
Doing so would be disproportionate and would duplicate information already available through legislation.gov.uk.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department is taking steps to ensure that the potential impact of transport-related air pollution on people with cystic fibrosis and other respiratory conditions is considered in decisions on major transport infrastructure, including airport expansion and local traffic flows.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department is taking steps to ensure that the potential impact of transport-related air pollution on people with cystic fibrosis and other respiratory conditions is considered in decisions on major transport infrastructure, including airport expansion and local traffic flows.
Air pollution contributes to a range of serious health conditions. Addressing this is an important part of creating cleaner, healthier places to live and work. That is why the Government is committed to reducing harmful transport emissions and improving air quality, particularly in communities that are disproportionately affected.
The transition to electric vehicles is expected to reduce air pollution from road transport, because they generate zero tailpipe emissions and lower brake wear emissions due to regenerative braking. The Government has also provided £582 million to support local authorities to improve air quality in areas of nitrogen dioxide exceedances and continues to work with local authorities to achieve compliance with legal nitrogen dioxide limits.
The Government requires nationally significant infrastructure proposals (such as airport expansion) to meet strict environmental requirements on air quality. The Government carefully considers any application in line with relevant national planning processes and policies, including the relevant policy statements which include sections on air quality and health.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Oxfordshire County Council press release entitled Council secures injunction to protect communities, published on 23 June 2026, what discussions and correspondence her Department has had with Oxfordshire County Council on the removal of flags from lampposts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Oxfordshire County Council press release entitled Council secures injunction to protect communities, published on 23 June 2026, what discussions and correspondence her Department has had with Oxfordshire County Council on the removal of flags from lampposts.
The Department has already answered this question in its response dated 15 July 2026 [16598].
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers councils have to charge individuals and companies for filming on public highways; and whether her Department has published guidance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what powers councils have to charge individuals and companies for filming on public highways; and whether her Department has published guidance.
Local highway authorities are responsible for managing highways within their areas and determining the arrangements for filming on those highways. Authorities may charge for services associated with filming, such as road closures, traffic management, permits or licences where they have the relevant legal powers to do so. The Department has not published guidance specifically on charging for filming on public highways.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the condition of the strategic road network in Lincolnshire.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the condition of the strategic road network in Lincolnshire.
The case for investment in Lincolnshire’s strategic road network was considered carefully as part of the process of developing the third Road Investment Strategy, covering the period 2026-2031, which was published in March 2026. The evidence underpinning this work was gathered as part of National Highways’s South Pennines and North and East Midlands Route Strategies. Route Strategies allow National Highways to consider the current performance and future needs of the strategic road network and to inform investment planning. They are revised to inform each five-year Road Investment Strategy period.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered the potential merits of giving local authorities discretion to permit more than one Section 16A road closure per road each calendar year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered the potential merits of giving local authorities discretion to permit more than one Section 16A road closure per road each calendar year.
Where more than one Section 16A application is made in a calendar year for the same stretch of highway, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 states the Secretary of State must approve the closure.
The Government has set out its intention to publish a White Paper which will consider further devolution of decision-making powers and functions in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered the potential merits of amending the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to enable multiple events to be included within a single temporary traffic regulation order for special events.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered the potential merits of amending the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to enable multiple events to be included within a single temporary traffic regulation order for special events.
Under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, multiple events can be included within a single temporary traffic regulation order.
The Government has set out its intention to publish a White Paper which will consider further devolution of decision-making powers and functions in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the average repair costs for potholes in England, and what plans she has to reduce those costs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the average repair costs for potholes in England, and what plans she has to reduce those costs.
Industry estimates indicate that the average cost of repairing a pothole is around £80, although costs can vary significantly depending on the size and location of the defect and the repair method used.
The Government is supporting local highway authorities to reduce the long-term costs associated with potholes by encouraging preventative maintenance and asset management best practice. Through its record £7.3 billion investment in local highways maintenance over the next four years, the Government is providing authorities with the certainty to plan ahead and move away from expensive, short-term pothole repairs and instead invest in preventative road surface treatments so that roads can be fixed properly and fewer potholes form in the first place.
The Government is also encouraging this approach through transparency reporting, incentive funding and local road maintenance ratings. To receive their full funding allocation, local highway authorities are required to publish transparency reports setting out information on the condition of their roads, how they maintain their networks and how they are adopting best practice, including in relation to preventative maintenance and asset management. The Department's rating system provides a further incentive for authorities to adopt best practice and supports continuous improvement across the sector.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 July 2026 to Question 15009 on Roads: Construction, what definition of a cancelled road scheme was used in preparing that Answer; and whether the cancellation of a contract for the delivery of a road scheme was...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 6 July 2026 to Question 15009 on Roads: Construction, what definition of a cancelled road scheme was used in preparing that Answer; and whether the cancellation of a contract for the delivery of a road scheme was...
A road scheme is considered cancelled where a final decision has been taken not to proceed. This was the definition used for the Answer to Question 15009 on 6 July 2026. The termination of a delivery contract does not fall within that definition.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Local Government Reorganisation in Lincolnshire on funding for the North Hykeham Relief Road.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Local Government Reorganisation in Lincolnshire on funding for the North Hykeham Relief Road.
There is no reason for local government reorganisation to impact funding for the Hykeham Relief Road. Commitments undertaken by existing councils will become the responsibility of the new unitary authorities. Councils should continue to operate in accordance with their agreed medium-term financial plans throughout the transition period.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the public expenditure required for supporting rail, road and other surface-access improvements connected with Heathrow expansion.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the public expenditure required for supporting rail, road and other surface-access improvements connected with Heathrow expansion.
Any expansion at Heathrow Airport, would be privately financed, including any required surface access improvements. The draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement requires any promoter of expansion to meet the full cost of associated works to the strategic and local road network and to develop a surface access strategy setting out how transport improvements, including any rail schemes needed to support the required mode share targets, will be funded.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the cost of relocating or rebuilding the M25 and other affected roads as part of any Heathrow expansion project.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the cost of relocating or rebuilding the M25 and other affected roads as part of any Heathrow expansion project.
The Government has been clear that if Heathrow expansion proceeds it will be privately financed. Any works required to the strategic or local road networks, including the M25, would form part of the promoter’s cost estimates for its scheme. The costs of such works will depend on the final scheme design brought forward by the promoter and would be subject to scrutiny through the development consent process.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with (a) private road operators, (b) freight and logistics industry representatives and (c) regional transport bodies in the development of the proposed Highways (Finance) Bill.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with (a) private road operators, (b) freight and logistics industry representatives and (c) regional transport bodies in the development of the proposed Highways (Finance) Bill.
During development of the Highways (Financing) Bill, my Department has engaged with a range of stakeholders, including representatives of major businesses, road haulage and logistics companies, local authorities, and other relevant groups. This was to assist with policy development. My officials will continue to engage with key stakeholders during Bill passage.
Agreed to on question.
Agreed to on question.
Just off the M49 in Severnside is a junction that has never carried a single vehicle. It was built six years ago and cost the taxpayer £40 million, but in those six years not a car, van or lorry has used it. The national press has dubbed it the “ghost...
Just off the M49 in Severnside is a junction that has never carried a single vehicle. It was built six years ago and cost the taxpayer £40 million, but in those six years not a car, van or lorry has used it. The national press has dubbed it the “ghost...
May I echo the many happy returns to you for yesterday, Madam Deputy Speaker? I recall that in a previous life you gave many happy returns to me across the Dispatch Box on a very special birthday, of which we do not need to remind ourselves.
I congratulate the hon. Member...
May I echo the many happy returns to you for yesterday, Madam Deputy Speaker? I recall that in a previous life you gave many happy returns to me across the Dispatch Box on a very special birthday, of which we do not need to remind ourselves.
I congratulate the hon. Member...
I thank the Minister for giving way. I would just like to clarify one point. He said that it would have been appropriate for me to be notified earlier. Probably more importantly, it would have been helpful for South Gloucestershire council, which is proceeding with the work, to have been...
I thank the Minister for giving way. I would just like to clarify one point. He said that it would have been appropriate for me to be notified earlier. Probably more importantly, it would have been helpful for South Gloucestershire council, which is proceeding with the work, to have been...
I am grateful for the intervention, and I absolutely will take that point. All stakeholders ought to be informed at the appropriate point, particularly when there are, as I say, connected works to do with that particular junction.
The hon. Member asked how a newly built junction came to need structural...
I am grateful for the intervention, and I absolutely will take that point. All stakeholders ought to be informed at the appropriate point, particularly when there are, as I say, connected works to do with that particular junction.
The hon. Member asked how a newly built junction came to need structural...
Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 136). To be read a second time on 16 October.
Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 136). To be read a second time on 16 October.
I beg to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities in England to prepare and publish a road safety plan in respect of each school in their area; and for connected purposes.
It is good to be back. The reasons behind my bringing the Road...
I beg to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require local authorities in England to prepare and publish a road safety plan in respect of each school in their area; and for connected purposes.
It is good to be back. The reasons behind my bringing the Road...
Whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on trunk road safety.
Whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on trunk road safety.
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review National Highways' management of major incidents, in light of the closure of the M25 on 16 July.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review National Highways' management of major incidents, in light of the closure of the M25 on 16 July.
National Highways routinely reviews the management of major incidents to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement. In relation to the closure of the M25 on 16 July 2026, National Highways will undertake both an internal debrief and contribute to multi-agency review processes involving the emergency services and other partners.
Major incidents on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) are managed through a multi-agency response led by the police. National Highways works in accordance with the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP) and the Collision, Lead, Evaluate, Act, Reopen (CLEAR) process and supports partners in delivering a coordinated response.
As part of the review process, National Highways will consider the tactical options available and deployed during the incident, including arrangements for traffic management, the release of trapped traffic where appropriate, and support for driver welfare. The review will identify what worked well and any areas where improvements can be made.
National Highways will share relevant lessons learned with operational partners and incorporate any agreed actions into future incident management arrangements. The Government is also supporting work to review local arrangements for driver welfare during major incidents.
There are no current plans to review either the CLEAR or JESIP processes which National Highway works in accordance with to clear incidents on the SRN.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any representations they have received which have called for legislation that requires drivers to stop, check and report any road collisions involving cats if they are injured on the road.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any representations they have received which have called for legislation that requires drivers to stop, check and report any road collisions involving cats if they are injured on the road.
Although there is no obligation to report all animal deaths on roads, drivers should, if possible, make enquiries to ascertain the owner of domestic animals, such as cats, and advise them of the situation.
There are, however, no plans to introduce a legal duty for drivers to report collisions with cats. Cats are much smaller than other specified animals, and often most active at dawn or dusk. In many cases drivers, especially those of larger vehicles, may not be aware they have hit them. As such, it would be difficult to prosecute drivers if the law was changed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many defendants have successfully used the defence of automatism in cases arising from road traffic collisions in each of the last five years; and what assessment she has made of the impact of those cases on victims and their families.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many defendants have successfully used the defence of automatism in cases arising from road traffic collisions in each of the last five years; and what assessment she has made of the impact of those cases on victims and their families.
The Ministry of Justice publishes data on defendants dealt with at criminal courts in England and Wales for a variety of offences including road traffic offences in the Outcomes by Offence data tool, which can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page here: Criminal justice statistics quarterly - GOV.UK.
However, information is not centrally held on the specific legal defences raised or successfully relied upon by defendants in criminal proceedings arising from road traffic collisions.
The Government recognises the profound impact and trauma experienced by victims and their families as a result of fatal or serious road traffic collisions. The Ministry of Justice has not made a specific assessment of the impact on victims and their families in cases where a defendant has raised or relied upon the defence of automatism.
In its 14th Programme of Law Reform, the Law Commission will consider – as part of its review of the law of insanity - the circumstances in which a person should not be criminally liable because of a mental condition at the time of an alleged offence. This will include consideration of the relationship between insanity and automatism.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of extending permitted development rights for development of roads within road corridors akin to those already in existence in rail corridors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of extending permitted development rights for development of roads within road corridors akin to those already in existence in rail corridors.
There are already permitted development rights – set out in Part 9 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (England) 2015, as amended – which grant planning permission for development relating to roads.
We continue to keep permitted development rights under review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department was consulted by the Home Office on the potential road safety implications of proposals to accommodate asylum seekers at MoD Bicester, including impacts on the B4011 and the use of that route by high-sided vehicles seeking to avoid the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department was consulted by the Home Office on the potential road safety implications of proposals to accommodate asylum seekers at MoD Bicester, including impacts on the B4011 and the use of that route by high-sided vehicles seeking to avoid the...
The Department for Transport has not been consulted by the Home Office on the potential road safety implications of proposals to accommodate asylum seekers at MoD Bicester.
Local traffic management, including consideration of impacts on local roads such as the B4011, is a matter for the relevant local highway authority, Oxfordshire County Council. It would be for the Home Office, as the lead department for the proposals, to engage with the appropriate local authorities and other relevant bodies as necessary.
I would be happy to ask the Minister for Road Safety to discuss this matter further with my hon. Friend and ensure appropriate meetings take place.
I would be happy to ask the Minister for Road Safety to discuss this matter further with my hon. Friend and ensure appropriate meetings take place.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
Seventeen-year-old Oakley Meer lost his life in a collision on Beachy Head Road in Eastbourne. Will the Minister meet me and Oakley’s family to discuss how we can improve road safety on that treacherous road?
Seventeen-year-old Oakley Meer lost his life in a collision on Beachy Head Road in Eastbourne. Will the Minister meet me and Oakley’s family to discuss how we can improve road safety on that treacherous road?
I extend my sympathies to the family, who are the hon. Member’s constituents. I would, of course, be very happy to meet them to talk about what we can do to improve safety on that road, as we are doing across the country.
I extend my sympathies to the family, who are the hon. Member’s constituents. I would, of course, be very happy to meet them to talk about what we can do to improve safety on that road, as we are doing across the country.
I extend my sympathies to the family, who are the hon. Member’s constituents. I would, of course, be very happy to meet them to talk about what we can do to improve safety on that road, as we are doing across the country.
Seventeen-year-old Oakley Meer lost his life in a collision on Beachy Head Road in Eastbourne. Will the Minister meet me and Oakley’s family to discuss how we can improve road safety on that treacherous road?
The Government have cancelled the two main road projects in the east midlands—the A38 in Derby and the A46 in Newark. The Government did not inform anyone. The Labour mayor found out through the trade press that the Government had cancelled the contract, just as I did. What does the Secretary of State have against the east midlands? Will the incoming Prime Minister, who claims to want to see devolution and the empowerment of mayors, do something to fix this mess?
The Government have cancelled the two main road projects in the east midlands—the A38 in Derby and the A46 in Newark. The Government did not inform anyone. The Labour mayor found out through the trade press that the Government had cancelled the contract, just as I did. What does the Secretary of State have against the east midlands? Will the incoming Prime Minister, who claims to want to see devolution and the empowerment of mayors, do something to fix this mess?
Let me be clear that these proposals will be consulted on. The A38 Derby junctions and the A46 Newark bypass schemes are not in contract and are not scheduled to start main construction until the second half of the third road investment strategy. They are not as far progressed as RIS3 enhancement schemes elsewhere, meaning that the implications of potentially cancelling them would have a less significant impact compared with schemes that are further progressed.
Let me be clear that these proposals will be consulted on. The A38 Derby junctions and the A46 Newark bypass schemes are not in contract and are not scheduled to start main construction until the second half of the third road investment strategy. They are not as far progressed as RIS3 enhancement schemes elsewhere, meaning that the implications of potentially cancelling them would have a less significant impact compared with schemes that are further progressed.
Let me be clear that these proposals will be consulted on. The A38 Derby junctions and the A46 Newark bypass schemes are not in contract and are not scheduled to start main construction until the second half of the third road investment strategy. They are not as far progressed as RIS3 enhancement schemes elsewhere, meaning that the implications of potentially cancelling them would have a less significant impact compared with schemes that are further progressed.
The Government have cancelled the two main road projects in the east midlands—the A38 in Derby and the A46 in Newark. The Government did not inform anyone. The Labour mayor found out through the trade press that the Government had cancelled the contract, just as I did. What does the Secretary of State have against the east midlands? Will the incoming Prime Minister, who claims to want to see devolution and the empowerment of mayors, do something to fix this mess?
Baddington bridge has been under a 7.5 tonne weight restriction since September 2025, with an hour-long diversion, leading to significant additional costs for local businesses and farms. Without a workable alternative, some drivers are ignoring the restriction, causing damage and disruption to country roads and nearby bridges. Will the Minister work with me and urgently review Cheshire East council’s application to the structures fund, so that we can reopen the bridge as soon as possible?
Baddington bridge has been under a 7.5 tonne weight restriction since September 2025, with an hour-long diversion, leading to significant additional costs for local businesses and farms. Without a workable alternative, some drivers are ignoring the restriction, causing damage and disruption to country roads and nearby bridges. Will the Minister work with me and urgently review Cheshire East council’s application to the structures fund, so that we can reopen the bridge as soon as possible?
I will of course meet the hon. Lady. Applications for the structures fund are still open, and we will make a decision in due course on any applications made.
I will of course meet the hon. Lady. Applications for the structures fund are still open, and we will make a decision in due course on any applications made.
I will of course meet the hon. Lady. Applications for the structures fund are still open, and we will make a decision in due course on any applications made.
Baddington bridge has been under a 7.5 tonne weight restriction since September 2025, with an hour-long diversion, leading to significant additional costs for local businesses and farms. Without a workable alternative, some drivers are ignoring the restriction, causing damage and disruption to country roads and nearby bridges. Will the Minister work with me and urgently review Cheshire East council’s application to the structures fund, so that we can reopen the bridge as soon as possible?
Haslingden Old Road in my constituency has been shut for two years due to a landslip. Will the Minister support me in urging Reform-led Lancashire county council to get this road reopened, as it is such a vital backbone going through my constituency?
Haslingden Old Road in my constituency has been shut for two years due to a landslip. Will the Minister support me in urging Reform-led Lancashire county council to get this road reopened, as it is such a vital backbone going through my constituency?
I encourage the local authority to get a grip of this issue. Of course, Reform-led councils do not have a great record. It is the party with the most councils that are red-rated on potholes and so on, and I encourage it to take action on this issue.
I encourage the local authority to get a grip of this issue. Of course, Reform-led councils do not have a great record. It is the party with the most councils that are red-rated on potholes and so on, and I encourage it to take action on this issue.
I encourage the local authority to get a grip of this issue. Of course, Reform-led councils do not have a great record. It is the party with the most councils that are red-rated on potholes and so on, and I encourage it to take action on this issue.
Haslingden Old Road in my constituency has been shut for two years due to a landslip. Will the Minister support me in urging Reform-led Lancashire county council to get this road reopened, as it is such a vital backbone going through my constituency?
Some 40% of roads in Cambridgeshire take up roughly 80% of the highways budget. With the forthcoming announcement about local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire, what assessment has the Department made of the feasibility of that being deliverable given that most of those roads will end up in the same, much smaller unitary authority?
Some 40% of roads in Cambridgeshire take up roughly 80% of the highways budget. With the forthcoming announcement about local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire, what assessment has the Department made of the feasibility of that being deliverable given that most of those roads will end up in the same, much smaller unitary authority?
We continue to liaise closely with other Government Departments during the reorganisation. I am obviously happy to enter into further conversations with the hon. Member on his specifics.
We continue to liaise closely with other Government Departments during the reorganisation. I am obviously happy to enter into further conversations with the hon. Member on his specifics.
We continue to liaise closely with other Government Departments during the reorganisation. I am obviously happy to enter into further conversations with the hon. Member on his specifics.
Some 40% of roads in Cambridgeshire take up roughly 80% of the highways budget. With the forthcoming announcement about local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire, what assessment has the Department made of the feasibility of that being deliverable given that most of those roads will end up in the same, much smaller unitary authority?
National Highways and local authorities are working together through initiatives, such as the £165 million growth and housing accelerator fund, to unlock housing sites where transport infrastructure is a barrier. I will ask National Highways to reach out to my hon. Friend.
National Highways and local authorities are working together through initiatives, such as the £165 million growth and housing accelerator fund, to unlock housing sites where transport infrastructure is a barrier. I will ask National Highways to reach out to my hon. Friend.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
At a recent packed talk with my Highfields residents, they told me the same thing that all my residents tell me about: the scourge of potholes. We know that councils are facing a backlog of £17 billion in road repairs, but new technology exists that can detect early cracks and seal them before they become potholes. Will the Secretary of State commit to funding the roll-out of that preventive AI-based road technology, instead of constantly chasing the problem?
At a recent packed talk with my Highfields residents, they told me the same thing that all my residents tell me about: the scourge of potholes. We know that councils are facing a backlog of £17 billion in road repairs, but new technology exists that can detect early cracks and seal them before they become potholes. Will the Secretary of State commit to funding the roll-out of that preventive AI-based road technology, instead of constantly chasing the problem?
We have invested over £7 billion precisely so that we can turn the corner on constantly having to react to potholes and go back to the same one time and again. We are investing £30 million on Live Labs 2, so that we can use new innovative technologies to finally turn the tide.
We have invested over £7 billion precisely so that we can turn the corner on constantly having to react to potholes and go back to the same one time and again. We are investing £30 million on Live Labs 2, so that we can use new innovative technologies to finally turn the tide.
We have invested over £7 billion precisely so that we can turn the corner on constantly having to react to potholes and go back to the same one time and again. We are investing £30 million on Live Labs 2, so that we can use new innovative technologies to finally turn the tide.
At a recent packed talk with my Highfields residents, they told me the same thing that all my residents tell me about: the scourge of potholes. We know that councils are facing a backlog of £17 billion in road repairs, but new technology exists that can detect early cracks and seal them before they become potholes. Will the Secretary of State commit to funding the roll-out of that preventive AI-based road technology, instead of constantly chasing the problem?
What support she plans to provide to local authorities to help them adopt new technologies for tackling potholes and road defects.
What support she plans to provide to local authorities to help them adopt new technologies for tackling potholes and road defects.
The Government are providing local authorities with a record £7.3 billion investment in local road maintenance, giving councils the long-term certainty that they need to fix potholes, repair road defects and adopt a more preventive approach to maintenance. Some of the funding is being used to incentivise best practice and innovation. In addition, the Government have funded £30 million for Live Labs 2 programming, which is testing innovative materials, new technologies and maintenance techniques to help authorities improve road conditions while reducing costs and disruption.
The Government are providing local authorities with a record £7.3 billion investment in local road maintenance, giving councils the long-term certainty that they need to fix potholes, repair road defects and adopt a more preventive approach to maintenance. Some of the funding is being used to incentivise best practice and innovation. In addition, the Government have funded £30 million for Live Labs 2 programming, which is testing innovative materials, new technologies and maintenance techniques to help authorities improve road conditions while reducing costs and disruption.
The Government are providing local authorities with a record £7.3 billion investment in local road maintenance, giving councils the long-term certainty that they need to fix potholes, repair road defects and adopt a more preventive approach to maintenance. Some of the funding is being used to incentivise best practice and innovation. In addition, the Government have funded £30 million for Live Labs 2 programming, which is testing innovative materials, new technologies and maintenance techniques to help authorities improve road conditions while reducing costs and disruption.
What support she plans to provide to local authorities to help them adopt new technologies for tackling potholes and road defects.