Oral Answers to Questions

Wayne David Excerpts

Wednesday 15th May 2013 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

Yes, the congestion on the M4 is causing significant difficulty to Welsh commerce and, of course, to Welsh motorists. I repeat that it is a great pity that the Welsh Government did not carry out their statutory function by upgrading that road long ago. This is a matter on which I am engaged with the Welsh Government, and I hope we will be able to make further announcements in due course.

[Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab)]

Will the Government introduce road tolls on the new M4 relief road?

[Mr Jones]

I must point out that the Assembly Government already have the competence to introduce road tolls, under the Transport (Wales) Act 2006. That is, of course, a matter for the Assembly Government.