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<p><strong> </strong></p><p>I have taken a keen interest in this matter and believe
more should be done.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Highways Agency’s existing
contracts specify sweeping and cleaning activities on the network to comply with the
mandatory legal requirements under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The Act
states that the area should not fall below a Grade B (“Predominantly free from litter
and refuse apart from some small items”), and the contracts operate satisfactorily
in this regard.</p><p> </p><p>However, I intend to discuss with the Highways Agency
what further steps could be taken to reduce litter on the Strategic Road Network.</p><p>
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