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Commons · Question 16561 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 15 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to use the powers contained in the Highways (Finance) Bill to introduce user charging or tolls on any road that is currently free to use.

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 15 Jul 2026

The Government has no plans to use the powers in the Highways (Financing) Bill to introduce user charging or tolls on any road that is currently free to use.