Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to provide funding for the A50/A500 corridor upgrade.

Study work led by National Highways to improve the Uttoxeter section of the A50/A500 corridor is at an early stage of development. These proposals continue to be worked on as part of the pipeline of possible future enhancements to the strategic road network; and to be considered for funding in a future Road Investment Strategy.