HC Deb 03 February 1969 vol 777 cc23-4
20. Mr. Brooks

asked the Minister of Transport whether he will arrange for details of the interim proposals of the Merseyside Land Use and Transportation Study to be supplied to Members representing constituencies covered by the Study.

Mr. Bob Brown

There are no interim proposals as such, but the Merseyside Traffic and Transport Steering Committee has received a report recommending the duplication of the road tunnel between Liverpool and Wallasey. The publication of study documents is of course a matter for the Steering Committee.

Mr. Brooks

Is my hon. Friend aware that it is now some months since the local authorities on Merseyside discussed what was called "an interim report" which contained some very extensive and controversial proposals about future population and housing needs in the area? Would it not be a good idea for Members of Parliament also to have the benefit of an occasional leak?

Mr. Brown

I cannot comment on the question of leaks. As I have said, the question of the issue of documents is a matter for the Steering Committee.