Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of National Highways' performance on their legal duty to ensure the motorways are kept clear of litter; and if he will make a statement.

The second Road Investment Strategy (2020-25) includes a litter performance indicator. National Highways is committed to reporting in line with the Code of practice on litter and refuse published by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). In 2021/22 National Highways reported that 60.8% of relevant parts of the Strategic Road Network had no litter, refuse or detritus, or was predominately free of litter, refuse or detritus apart from some small items.