Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 85904

Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 28 October 2025

Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with (a) Innovate UK and (b) the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on (i) supporting research, development and commercialisation of (A) advanced road surfacing materials and

Answer

Simon Lightwood

Advanced road surfacing materials, including graphene-enhanced and recycled products have the potential to deliver significant benefits to the UK, through helping deliver cost effective and long-lasting road surfaces. They may also present an opportunity ...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 85904) →