HC Deb 16 January 1989 vol 145 c95W
70. Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to relieve traffic congestion in the motorway system; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

By carrying out the road improvements detailed in the roads White Paper "Policy for Roads in England: 1987" as quickly as possible and by aiming to minimise the delays at maintenance sites by careful programming, improved traffic management and by the use of lane rental contracts which give an incentive for early completion.