§ Lord Marlesfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will arrange for the litter to be removed from the verges of the M11 motorway between the A406 and the M25; and whether they will take steps to keep this section of the road clean in the future. [HL2154]
§ The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)Litter on the motorway network is cleared on a regular basis and was removed from this section of the Mll as recently as February this year. Litter will continue to be removed from this section in accordance with current policy. The Highways Agency requires its contractors for this area to carry out frequent inspections, and debris that could present a hazard to traffic is removed as a matter of priority. Other litter is removed regularly, having regard to the safety of the operatives who have to clear it.