Please see below the text as taken from Hansard of Sir Chris's Topical Question on Transport in the House of Commons regarding the use of Warm Mix Asphalt:
Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch
My right hon. Friend will be familiar with the benefits, both environmental and economic, of warm mix asphalt. What are the Government doing to ensure that the use of such asphalt on our roads is the norm rather than the exception? It is the norm in north America and increasingly in parts of Europe, but not here. The reason it is not the norm here yet is bureaucratic red tape. Will he take action to cut that red tape?
Robert Courts Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important point. The Department recognises that warm mix asphalt may provide environmental benefits, through energy saving, lowered emissions and providing increased durability. Authorities should use what they think is best to ensure that their roads are maintained and safe, while also addressing climate commitments.
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