Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Monday, 1 November 2010.

Buses: Dunstable Guided Busway

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will review the financial case for the Luton to Dunstable Guided Busway in the light of the cost overruns and time delays which have occurred on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway project.

Answer: The Luton to Dunstable Guided Busway was given final funding approval in March 2010. Following the formation of the new Government, the Chief Secretary ordered a review of all contracts approved by the previous Government since 1 January 2010. However, the contracts for the Luton to Dunstable Guided Busway were signed before the review took place. Luton Borough Council is now taking forward construction of the scheme, which is forecast to open in autumn 2012.

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