HC Deb 22 July 1985 vol 83 cc715-6
15. Dr. Twinn

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he last met the chairman of London Regional Transport to discuss the progress towards the objectives set by the Government for the management of London Regional Transport in 1984.

Mr. Ridley

I refer my hon Friend to the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing, North (Mr. Greenway) earlier today.

Dr. Twinn

What initiatives have resulted from the increase in co-operation between LRT and BR?

Mr. Ridley

We have made considerable progress with the new capitalcard, with plans for improving interchanges between BR and LRT stations and with bringing together the standards for station maintenance and investment appraisal which the two organisations have performed differently. My hon. Friend will find that the benefits from the meetings will flow quickly.