§ Mr. Coombsasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the height of the central safety harrier on the M4 near junction 8/9.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWhile it would be premature, pending completion of police investigations, to come to conclusions about the causes of the accident near junction 8/9 on 23 June, I have no reason at this time to think that the height of the barrier was a material factor.