Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Aphra Brandreth and Lilian Greenwood

Thursday 26th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Aphra Brandreth (Chester South and Eddisbury) (Con)]

My constituent Paul cycles more than 1,000 km a month all across the country, but he tells me that Cheshire’s roads are among the worst. Poor roads are dangerous for all road users, so does the Minister agree that national guidance for pothole repair policy must properly reflect the needs of cyclists alongside motorists? We must urgently improve road conditions for everyone.

[Lilian Greenwood]

I absolutely agree that the poor state of the roads that has been left to us after 14 years of under-investment poses a serious risk to cyclists. That is precisely why we have given that extra £500 million to councils across England, and it is precisely why we are holding them to account and asking them to follow good practice in roads maintenance.