To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Mayor of London regarding the governance of road bridges crossing the River Thames in London, and what plans they have if any to create an accountable body responsible for their resilience, maintenance, planning and coordination, with appropriate funding.

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Mayor of London regarding the governance of road bridges crossing the River Thames in London, and what plans they have if any to create an accountable body responsible for their resilience, maintenance, planning and coordination, with appropriate funding.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will provide the total number and the total value of successful claims by Network Rail to claim back from hauliers costs incurred by bridge strikes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will provide the total number and the total value of successful claims by Network Rail to claim back from hauliers costs incurred by bridge strikes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the one General Support Bridge the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the one General Support Bridge the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.

As somebody who is running the Great North Run this year, I hope that the local highways authority will grip this issue and ensure it is dealt with. The structures fund is open for applications until 3 August.

As somebody who is running the Great North Run this year, I hope that the local highways authority will grip this issue and ensure it is dealt with. The structures fund is open for applications until 3 August.

Baddington bridge has been under a 7.5 tonne weight restriction since September 2025, with an hour-long diversion, leading to significant additional costs for local businesses and farms. Without a workable alternative, some drivers are ignoring the restriction, causing damage and disruption to country roads and nearby bridges. Will the Minister work with me and urgently review Cheshire East council’s application to the structures fund, so that we can reopen the bridge as soon as possible?

Baddington bridge has been under a 7.5 tonne weight restriction since September 2025, with an hour-long diversion, leading to significant additional costs for local businesses and farms. Without a workable alternative, some drivers are ignoring the restriction, causing damage and disruption to country roads and nearby bridges. Will the Minister work with me and urgently review Cheshire East council’s application to the structures fund, so that we can reopen the bridge as soon as possible?

I will of course meet the hon. Lady. Applications for the structures fund are still open, and we will make a decision in due course on any applications made.

I will of course meet the hon. Lady. Applications for the structures fund are still open, and we will make a decision in due course on any applications made.

In February this year, the Albert bridge in my constituency was closed. This, coupled with changes to Battersea Bridge Road and the surrounding roads implemented by Transport for London, is causing significant delays, disruption and congestion. Despite my painstaking attempts to engage with TfL over the past five months, it is proving quite difficult. TfL is not engaging with the lived experience of my constituents and myself, so will the Secretary of State engage with TfL on my behalf, to ensure that it engages and works with the constituency MP?

In February this year, the Albert bridge in my constituency was closed. This, coupled with changes to Battersea Bridge Road and the surrounding roads implemented by Transport for London, is causing significant delays, disruption and congestion. Despite my painstaking attempts to engage with TfL over the past five months, it is proving quite difficult. TfL is not engaging with the lived experience of my constituents and myself, so will the Secretary of State engage with TfL on my behalf, to ensure that it engages and works with the constituency MP?

Ministers are in close contact with TfL on a range of issues, including this one, and obviously the structures fund is open for applications, should the parties involved wish to pursue that route.

Ministers are in close contact with TfL on a range of issues, including this one, and obviously the structures fund is open for applications, should the parties involved wish to pursue that route.