Oral Question·Department for Transport
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 5 February 2026Answered: 12 February 2026
Asked by
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
Heidi Alexander
The hon. Member may wish to tell his residents about the Government’s determination to tackle these issues. For example, we have doubled the fines that local authorities can charge utility companies when works overrun. I recognise how disruptive these works are for local communities, and it is an issue that the Government take very seriously. [ Official Report , 23 February 2026; Vol. 781, c. 1WC.] (Correction)