Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 67952

Road Works: Staff

Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025

Question

Anneliese Dodds

Labour (Co-op)Oxford East

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with Highways England on the potential impact of abuse of roadworkers on levels of retention of roadworkers.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood
The Department is concerned about the increasing reports of abuse and intimidation faced by roadworkers and recognises the potential impact this has on both recruitment and retention in the sector. National Highways also takes this issue seriously and wor...

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