Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 4 September 2025Answered: 11 September 2025

Asked by

Markus Campbell-Savours

LabourPenrith and Solway

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

Simon Lightwood

I sympathise with those suffering in congestion at junction 40 of the M6, which I am told is due to various issues. I know my hon. Friend and my hon. Friend the Member for Carlisle (Ms Minns) have been working hard to resolve those issues for their constituents. I am happy to arrange a meeting to discuss any future short-term interventions that could ease congestion with either me or my team or with National Highways.