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Roads: Construction

Commons · Question 90197 · Tabled 12 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Champion

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with National Highways on Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE) reports; and what her planned timetable is for publication of existing unpublished POPE reports.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 21 Nov 2025

Post opening project evaluation (POPE) reports are detailed and complex evaluations and it is right that we take the time to fully assure findings. We are committed to transparency and will provide an update on publication in due course.