Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 90197

Roads: Construction

Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025

Question

Sarah Champion

LabourRotherham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with National Highways on Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) reports; and what her planned timetable is for publication of existing unpublished POPE reports.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Post opening project evaluation (POPE) reports are detailed and complex evaluations and it is right that we take the time to fully assure findings. We are committed to transparency and will provide an update on publication in due course.