Written question asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Monday, 19 July 2010.

Buses: Luton Dunstable Busway

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made on the Luton Dunstable Busway.

Answer: The previous Government granted full funding approval to the Luton Dunstable Busway scheme in March and this was reconfirmed by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury on 17 June following a review of all spending approvals made since 1 January. The contract between Luton Borough Council and the contractor was signed on the same day (17 May) that the Chief Secretary announced the review of spending approvals. Some advance works have already taken place to clear vegetation on the site and additional topographical and ground investigation works are currently under way. The contractor is due to begin lifting the disused railway track in early August and the main works are due to begin towards the end of September. The scheme is forecast to complete in autumn 2012.

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