§ 61. Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Transport whether the three experts employed by the Merseyside boroughs to examine transport difficulties on Merseyside have yet reported; when such report will be made public; what is the nature of the experts' proposals as to co-ordination of passenger transport in the area; and do they include proposals for the establishment of short-run omnibus services through the Mersey Tunnel for the convenience of inhabitants of the boroughs comprising the port of Liverpool?
§ Captain WallaceI think the hon. Member is referring to a report called for by a co-ordination committee of local authorities on Merseyside, to which I have seen references in the Press. It rests with the committee, and not with me, to determine whether the report should be published.
§ Mr. KirbyIs the Ministry of Transport being consulted in regard to the report; and may I ask whether or not the Ministry will express any opinion on the matter dealt with in the latter part of my question?
§ Captain WallaceNo, Sir, this is a report of a committee which was set up to consider the matter and has nothing to do with me.