Select committee: Transport Committee
Work of National Highways
Open
Opened 13 Apr 2026
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Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
In this oral evidence session, the Committee will examine the work of National Highways, the Government-owned company responsible for managing England’s strategic road network, including motorways and major A-roads. The session will consider its performance, priorities and the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3).
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 13 April 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 22 April 2026
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- Letter from the Interim Chief Executive, National Highways relating to the work of National Highways, dated 16 June 202624 June 2026, Correspondence
- Oral evidence session22 April 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 |
Oral evidence session
Duncan Smith · National Highways,
Elliot Shaw · National Highways,
Gareth Rhys Williams · Crown Commercial Service,
Nick Joyce · National Highways,
Nicola Bell · National Highways
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Duncan Smith · Chief Operating Officer | National Highways | 1 |
| Elliot Shaw · Chief Customer and Strategy Officer | National Highways | 1 |
| Gareth Rhys Williams · Government Chief Commercial Officer and Non-Executive Director | Crown Commercial Service | 1 |
| Nick Joyce · Interim Chief Executive Officer | National Highways | 1 |
| Nicola Bell · Chief Capital Delivery Officer | National Highways | 1 |
Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | To committee | Letter from the Interim Chief Executive, National Highways relating to the work of National Highways, dated 16 June 2026 |