Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 116997

Roads: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 2 March 2026 to Question 115048 on local road maintenance, what specific guidance was provided, and whether it included advice on the political composition of councils.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Advice was provided to ministers in line with standard procedures.