hard shoulders will not be reinstated. of the transport committee. thank you very much forjoining us. campaigners who have been concerned about the safety of these so called smart motorways, they say that hard shoulder absolutely should be reinstated. is that one of your concerns in this pause? t reinstated. is that one of your concerns in this pause? i think the main concern concerns in this pause? i think the main concern the concerns in this pause? i think the main concern the reason - concerns in this pause? i think the main concern the reason why - concerns in this pause? i think the main concern the reason why the i main concern the reason why the select committee called for the pores and we are pleased the government are doing so, is to collect more data called for the pause. to make sure a smart motorway is as safe as a conventional motorway. take 2019 s figure, they appear to be less safe. it is a relatively new concept and we need a longer period of time to address it.