§ Mr. CollinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what risks he has identified in(a) permanent removal and (b) variable removal of a hard shoulder on a motorway; [106894]
(2) what steps he will take to ensure the safety of motorists on motorways where there is a variable or permanent removal of the hard shoulder; and what estimate he has made of the likely cost. [106893]
§ Mr. JamiesonI refer the hon. Member to my answer of 18 March 2003,Official Report, columns 618–19W to the hon. Member for Colchester (Bob Russell).