Written question asked by Fiona Mactaggart (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 January 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: 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. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to Transport Research Laboratory's report, in Library (Dep 01/167).

Answer: 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.

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