HC Deb 16 January 2001 vol 361 cc183-4W
30. Fiona Mactaggart

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment. Transport and the Regions what his assessment is of the impact of the bus lane on the M4; and if he will make a statement. [143995]

Mr. Hill

The Transport Research Laboratory's (TRL) report of their independent monitoring of the bus lane during the first year has been received. A copy of the report has been placed in the Library. I have accepted the Highway Agency's recommendation that in the light of the results, the initial accident data and feedback from the relevant emergency services the scheme should continue. The Highways Agency will carry on monitoring the scheme and the effect on accident patterns.