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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Improving Roads in England

Thursday 28 January 2021 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The Department is providing over 2.7 billion for local highway network maintenance in England over the next five years.
  • The Department is committed to investing 4.1 billion for capital renewals on the strategic road network in England over the next five years.
  • The Government has committed 2.5 billion in total for the pothole fund, providing 500 million annually for the next five years to local highway authorities in England.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Joy Morrissey Con Beaconsfield
Transport
Context

No specific incident or statistic mentioned, but the question addresses general road conditions across England.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to improve roads in England. The Department is providing over £2.7 billion for local highway network maintenance and £4.1 billion for capital renewals on the strategic road network in England over the next five years.

Answer from Rachel Maclean

The Department is committed to providing improvements for all road users, including £2.7 billion for local highway network maintenance and £4.1 billion for capital renewals on the strategic road network in England over the next five years.

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Q2 Joy Morrissey Con Beaconsfield
Transport
Context

The MP noted concerns about potholes in her constituency. She referenced the 2020 Budget announcement of £500 million annually for tackling potholes.

Question

Too many roads in Beaconsfield, Iver and Denham are blighted with potholes. Can the Minister confirm that the Government is committed to investing £500 million every year in tackling potholes? Will the Minister meet me to discuss further how we can tackle potholes together?

Answer from Rachel Maclean

The Government confirmed the commitment of £2.5 billion in total for the pothole fund, providing £500 million this year to local highway authorities in England for tackling potholes and £500 million each year for the next four years. The Minister expressed willingness to meet with the MP to discuss further actions.

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