§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport what sources his Department uses to cost policy options on support for the public and private transport sectors.
§ Mr. EyreMy sources vary according to requirements. They include written sources such as local authorities' transport policies and programme documents, investment submissions, business plans, financial reports and accounts, engineering assessments and surveys, and cost-benefit analyses. They also include advice from economists, statisticians, accountants, merchant bankers, engineers, scientists and others.