§ Mr. McWalterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he has taken to permit powered two-wheel vehicles to use bus lanes, on a national basis. [42316]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 18 May 1998]: The Government have said that they will welcome proposals from interested local authorities for fully monitored experimental schemes in which powered two wheelers were permitted to use bus lanes, so that all the implications can be studied. After such trials, it will take a view on whether or not the practice is one that might be encouraged on a national basis.