Late last week I took part in a roundtable event on smart motorways & I am so grateful to Claire, Niaz, Saima and Sally for meeting me to talk about the devastation they have faced and their campaigns and I would urge the Transport Secretary to meet them all too.
Grant Shapps promised he would return to the Commons ‘soon’ to report on the progress of his safety review of smart motorways. That was nearly six weeks ago and every day of inaction is gambling with people’s lives.
We need to hear what progress has been made on the recommended safety measures as a matter of urgency. In the meantime, the Government must do what Labour has asked and reinstate the hard shoulder, before yet another family is left grieving.
I’ll be writing to the Transport Secretary and the Chair of the Transport Select Committee shortly to ensure that Claire, Niaz, Saima and Sally’ voices are heard.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 