Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 72598
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Fred Thomas
Labour — Plymouth Moor View
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help tackle the variation between national and local standards for (a) preventing and (b) repairing potholes.
Answer
Lilian GreenwoodLocal highway authorities have a duty under Section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 to maintain the highways network in their area. National Highways are responsible for the maintenance of Strategic Road Network in England. The Government will provide £24 bil...
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