Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment he has made of the need for additional capacity to (a) reduce traffic demand and (b) improve traffic flow on the A61 and A619 roads in the Chesterfield area; and if he will make a statement.

The A61 and A619 are managed by Derbyshire County Council, which is responsible for considering any improvements to the roads and making a case for funding. Between 2015/16 and 2020/21, the Department for Transport will provide over £1.5 billion to local authorities for small scale transport schemes. The Department will also make funding available from 2020/21 for larger improvements through the National Roads Fund.