Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of using artificial intelligence to assist with mapping the condition of roads in England.

In September 2024, DfT introduced a new standard (PAS 2161) for monitoring road conditions in England. The list of the approved technologies against PAS2161 includes AI‑based technologies. Going forward, the Department will encourage a wide range of technologies to seek compliance, driving technical innovation in road condition monitoring.