All MPs who took part in the 90-minute debate spoke about the
state of and need for improvements to roads. Most talked about
the requirement for a bypass in their constituencies. There was
no mention of autonomous vehicles or other new technologies.
The following is a brief summary of each MP’s contribution.
, who proposed the debate,
spoke about the requirement for bypasses to relieve pressure on
roads in his constituency. He was critical of Highways England
and their ‘no-can-do’ attitude.
focussed on delivery of
road investment strategy and the condition of local roads. She
called for a national roads suicide strategy.
talked about congestion on the
A27 and a proposed Arundel bypass.
Glen Davies spoke about cross-border road schemes
spoke about congestion on
roads in South Suffolk and a proposed Sudbury bypass.
‘banged on’ about the
North Devon link road.
spoke about the need to take
people off roads and to encourage cycling. She also talked about
air quality and the pollution caused by cars.
spoke about delays on the
A14.
said housebuilding was a huge
issue in his constituency, creating pressure on local roads.
spoke about pressure on the
A40 and other roads in his Witney constituency.
drew attention to the
condition of the A180.
spoke about the need for a
Middlewich Eastern bypass and the challenge of finding funding
for cycling.
decried the lack of joined-up
thinking between the LEPs, Highways England and the county
council.
(SNP spokesman) summarised the
debate and the lack of investment on roads in Scotland.
(Shadow Transport Minister)
said the road infrastructure had been severely neglected.
(Transport Minister)
summarised the debate and welcomed the contributions highlighting
the importance of bypasses and integrated transport.
