§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will review with the appropriate authorities the value of the bus lane system in London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe expect London boroughs to accord priority to public transport vehicles when this is justified on overall economic grounds. Bus lanes in London have been the subject of recent studies. We are consulting the appropriate authorities on new advice on the design and assessment of bus lanes.
§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Transport what action he proposes to take to ensure that London Buses Limited installs a taut wire strip system on the doors of its one-person operated buses to ensure passengers do not get their limbs trapped; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe Department is looking into ways of improving the safety of bus doors. I shall write to the hon. Member when we have further information.