The Minister's response has not been provided in the given transcript excerpt. The extract includes only the speech by the lead MP and an intervention from another MP but lacks any ministerial statement or conclusions to address the issues raised. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Simon Lightwood, acknowledged the importance of the debate and thanked Claire Young for raising these critical issues. He highlighted the Government’s commitment to road safety by announcing plans to publish a new road safety strategy within a decade. The minister emphasised that investment in our strategic road network is essential for economic growth and social mobility, noting that the closure of the A432 M4 overbridge since July 2023 was necessary due to structural issues identified during a detailed survey by National Highways. Lightwood assured the hon. Member that National Highways has worked diligently to expedite the replacement project, which is expected to take three years instead of the usual five years for such projects. The minister also mentioned ongoing efforts to mitigate disruption and improve traffic management arrangements in consultation with South Gloucestershire council. He affirmed that National Highways follows a robust inspection regime to ensure the safety of all road users, conducting general visual inspections every two years and more detailed principal inspections every six years. The minister further outlined plans for compensation where required by legislation and ongoing work to refine traffic management arrangements on local roads. He concluded by reaffirming the Government’s commitment to addressing road safety issues while recognising the importance of continued collaboration between National Highways, councils, and MPs.