Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that there is greater co-ordination between local councils, utility and telecom companies in the digging up of roads and pavements when they carry out work and repairs.

The Department is investing up to £10m in the development of a new digital service called Street Manager. This will transform the planning, management and communication of street works. It will also support more coordination and collaboration by works promoters.