Business of the House

Rachel Hopkins Excerpts

Thursday 29th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Let us ensure that questions are short.

[Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire) (Lab)]

I welcome this Labour Government’s record investment in repairing and renewing our roads, and in fixing potholes, with £7.3 billion having been allocated to local authorities over the next four years. Following the recent introduction of red-amber-green ratings for how local authorities are spending that money and for their road conditions, I have launched a pothole survey to get feedback from my constituents and ensure that local voices are heard. Will the Leader of the House join me in encouraging my constituents to fill out the survey and to give feedback about where roads need improvement, so that I can ensure that local voices are heard?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I join my hon. Friend in encouraging her constituents to complete her survey. As has been said, local people are best placed to make local decisions and outline where improvements need to be made, so I pay tribute to her for ensuring that their voices are heard.