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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Road Network: England

Thursday 30 January 2020 · 4 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Key points

  • Mark Jenkinson asked for an update on the planned roundabout on the A66 at Brigham and Broughton to improve road safety, with the Secretary of State looking forward to its implementation as part of road investment strategy 2.
  • Ruth Cadbury questioned the Secretary of State about the allocation of 350 million for road safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians, receiving confirmation that the funding is additional to current funds and that the Government are committed to expanding Bikeability.
  • Peter Aldous inquired about the decision on the development consent order and requested an update, with the Secretary of State promising to contact him for further details.
  • Jonathan Reynolds requested a recommitment to a project with long-standing delays and suggested meeting to discuss its progress, with the Secretary of State expressing willingness to facilitate travel improvements through dialogue.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Jenkinson Con Workington
Transport
Context

The Government have invested £17.6 billion since 2015 and plan to invest further over the next five years.

Question

In Mark Jenkinson's constituency, there is a planned roundabout on the A66 at Brigham and Broughton to improve road safety. He seeks an update on the start date for these improvements.

Answer from Grant Shapps

The Secretary of State looks forward to the roundabout being taken forward as part of road investment strategy 2, which is due to be announced shortly.

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Q2 Ruth Cadbury Lab Brentford and Isleworth
Transport
Context

The Conservative manifesto aims to improve cycling and walking safety, allocating £350 million towards it.

Question

The £350 million allocated is not new money as other funds are coming to an end. The questioner asks what the Secretary of State will do seriously to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Answer from Grant Shapps

The £350 million is additional to current funds; moreover, the Government are committed to making Bikeability available to all children in England to support cycling proficiency.

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Q3 Peter Aldous Con Barrhead and Hordersley
Transport
Context

The development consent order for the Lowestoft third crossing was delayed due to the general election, with a previous deadline of 6 December.

Question

Peter Aldous asks when the decision on the development consent order will be announced and requests an update.

Answer from Grant Shapps

The process is ongoing, and while specifics cannot be shared at this time, the Secretary of State will contact Peter Aldous to provide further details.

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Q4 Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) Stalybridge and Hyde
Transport
Context

The Mottram bypass has been under discussion for over half a century. It is due to be completed this year as part of the trans-Pennine upgrade programme.

Question

Jonathan Reynolds asks the Secretary of State to recommit to the project and suggests meeting to discuss its progress, given its long-standing delays.

Answer from Grant Shapps

The Secretary of State is keen on facilitating travel through and beyond Jonathan Reynolds' constituency more efficiently. He suggests either meeting or having a Roads Minister do so for further discussion.

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