Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14730
Roads: Birmingham
Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 6 July 2026
Question
Ayoub Khan
Independent — Birmingham Perry Barr
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the cancellation of the Birmingham Highways PFI contract on Birmingham City Council's ability to conduct pothole repairs.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Government recently informed Birmingham City Council we would not support their revised PFI proposal because it would require an upfront charge of between £200 million and £270 million which is not affordable for the Government. Before reaching this d...
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