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Roads: Accidents

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 October 2025UIN 81139

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with Thurrock and Basildon councils on reducing serious and fatal road traffic collisions.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Department has not had specific discussions with Thurrock or Basildon councils.

This Government treats road safety seriously and is committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. The Road Safety Strategy is under development and will include a broad range of policies. More details will be set out in due course.

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