Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on 28 July 2025 (HL9740), what assessment they have made of the worsening potholes in Penrith station car park; whether they are aware that no action has been taken to repair them; and who will be liable for compensation for injuries if a person crossing the car park is injured because of a pothole

Officials are aware of the issue of potholes at Penrith station and at a recent visit were shown the parking area outside the station that has been cordoned off from the public to manage safety and avoid injuries. Network Rail will undertake a full resurfacing of the road this summer. In the meantime, Avanti West Coast has confirmed that interim repairs have been fast-tracked ahead of the full road resurfacing to address individual existing potholes. This interim work commenced jointly with Network Rail on 25 February and is expected to complete shortly.

As leaseholder of the station Avanti West Coast would be responsible to review and manage any liability claims.