Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 14
14
Paragraph: 46
The Department should inject more urgency and immediately escalate and prioritise negotiations to agree new...
Conclusion
The Department should inject more urgency and immediately escalate and prioritise negotiations to agree new leases with motorway service operators operating on Government-owned land.
Paragraph Reference:
46
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government notes this recommendation and can confirm that the DfT and National Highways are currently assessing future ownership options for sites where the Government holds the motorway service areas (MSA) freehold. This work is looking at how to maximise value for the taxpayer and ensure that privately operated MSAs will be responsive to the needs of future road users. In the meantime, the Government is investing £52.5 million in improvements in roadside facilities and lorry parking, including at MSAs.