Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Transport

Oral Answers to Questions

Jacob Collier Excerpts
Thursday 10th October 2024

(6 days, 13 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Louise Haigh Portrait Louise Haigh
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I am grateful to the hon. Member for raising that important issue. It is clear, with stats like those, that it needs some attention. I am sure that my hon. Friend the Roads Minister will be happy to meet him.

Jacob Collier Portrait Jacob Collier (Burton and Uttoxeter) (Lab)
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Between 60,000 and 90,000 vehicles pass through the A50/A500 corridor every single day, but the road is slow and unreliable, with average rush hour speeds below 20 mph. The road is a daily nightmare for residents of Uttoxeter and the surrounding areas, and serves as a significant barrier to economic growth. Will the Minister commit to meeting me in Uttoxeter to see for herself the upgrades that are needed?