§ Andrew MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the hold-up of traffic flows on the M25 consequent on the accident in the vicinity of junctions 29 and 31 on 17 March, with particular reference to(a) the length in miles of the hold-up at its peak and (b) the duration of the hold-up; and what actions were taken by the (i) Highways Agency and (ii) Essex and Kent Police (A) to advise motorists of the hold-up and (B) to ameliorate the delay and congestion, broken down by time. [163256]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 23 March 2004]There were severe delays and inconvenience caused to motorists as a result of the fatal accident that occurred on the M25 between Junctions 29 and 30 on Wednesday 17 March.
The Highways Agency and the emergency services are urgently carrying out a thorough investigation into this incident and accident management. As soon as the report's findings are known, the relevant information will be forwarded to my hon. Friend and copies placed in the Libraries of the House.