§ Mr. Simon CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the current progress on the programme of barrier replacement on the M4; and what information he has on the standard and quality of the original installations.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyIn Wiltshire, the support posts for 10.6 km of safety barrier have already been replaced. A further 5.2 km is programmed for this financial year, and 3.4 km for next year. The remaining 26.8 km will be dealt with in subsequent years.
Inspections have shown the original safety fence nowhere to be below the standard current at the time it was installed.