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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Road Safety

Thursday 10 October 2024 · 5 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government will give police powers to seize illegal, dangerous, and antisocial vehicles.
  • Road safety strategy aims to reduce antisocial behaviour, injuries, and deaths on roads.
  • Minister willing to meet Jake Richards to discuss road improvements and bridge safety.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jake Richards Lab Rother Valley
Crime & Law Enforcement Transport
Context

The MP noted that speeding and boy racer activities are significant problems in Broom, Sitwell, Whiston, and along the A57 around Todwick roundabout. These issues lead to antisocial behavior and dangerous driving.

Question

What steps are the Government taking to clamp down on speeding and boy racers which is a problem across my constituency, particularly in areas like Broom, Sitwell and Whiston, as well as along the A57 around the Todwick roundabout?

Answer from Louise Haigh

The Government will give police the powers they need to seize illegal, dangerous and antisocial vehicles and take them off the streets for good. We are working on delivering a road safety strategy to reduce antisocial behaviour, injuries and tragic deaths on our roads.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures to address speeding and boy racers in these areas were not provided

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Q2 Jake Richards Lab Rother Valley
Transport
Context

The MP highlighted that a bridge on the A5 in Hinckley is hit every two weeks on average, causing concerns about road accidents and economic growth barriers.

Question

Will the Secretary of State arrange for a meeting between me and the Roads Minister to talk about how we can get through the improvements that have been looked at for the last few years to ensure that our bridges are not hit and that we do not have black spots on the A5?

Answer from Louise Haigh

I am sure that my hon. Friend the Roads Minister will be happy to meet him.

Not addressed: Specific commitments or actions were not provided; only an offer of a meeting was made without assurance of specific outcomes

How: Offering A Meeting Instead Of Concrete Measures

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Q3 Luke Evans Con Hinckley and Bosworth
Transport
Context

The MP mentioned that the A50/A500 corridor is slow and unreliable, with rush hour speeds below 20 mph. This road serves as a significant barrier to economic growth for residents of Uttoxeter.

Question

Will the Minister commit to meeting me in Uttoxeter to see for herself the upgrades that are needed on the A50/A500 corridor?

Answer from Louise Haigh

I am sure she would be happy to meet my hon. Friend the Member for Burton and Uttoxeter (Jacob Collier) to discuss the road in question.

Not addressed: Specific commitment or action regarding upgrades was not provided; only an offer of a meeting was made without assurance of specific outcomes

How: Offering A Meeting Instead Of Concrete Measures

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Q4 Jacob Collier Lab Burton and Uttoxeter
Transport
Context

The MP raised the issue that road safety concerns prevent many young people from cycling, particularly in cities with historic infrastructure like Bath.

Question

What will the Government do to help young cyclists in particular by making roads safer in Bath?

Answer from Louise Haigh

We are determined to take back streets for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, and that will be at the heart of our new ambition for the road safety strategy.

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Not addressed: Specific measures or commitments towards improving road safety for young cyclists were not provided

How: Broad Statements Without Concrete Details

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Q5 Wera Hobhouse Lib Dem Bath
Transport
Context

The MP cited new polling showing that surface conditions on major roads are deteriorating, leading to more accidents and safety concerns.

Question

Will the Secretary of State confirm—a yes or no answer will suffice—whether her Government will maintain the previous Conservative Government's commitment to £11 billion in road repair budgets?

Answer from Louise Haigh

The legacy we have been left includes a maintenance backlog of billions and billions of pounds on our local roads. It is one of the biggest issues facing people across the country, and our manifesto committed us to repair and prevent up to a million potholes a year.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Confirmation or denial regarding maintenance commitment was not provided; only general information on road condition backlog was given

How: Broad Statements Without Addressing The Specific Question

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