Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 106222
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on national guidance for dealing with incidents involving lithium-ion batteries on the strategic road network.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Department for Transport works closely with the Home Office and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government on lithium battery safety. The Government has published guidance for roadside recovery operators working with electric vehicles,...
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