§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he will make a statement about the M4 bus lane. [17730]
§ Mr. SpellarThe effectiveness of the bus lane is closely monitored by the Highways Agency. They report that it continues to alleviate peak congestion on this busy section of the motorway but they recommend that the scheme could be improved by raising the speed limit between junction 4 and the elevated section to 60mph and the use by motorcycles of the lane designated for buses and taxis. I have agreed that the Highways Agency should consult on these changes and this consultation will be launched today.