§ Mr. Les Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for Transport what information was given to the Serpell inquiry by his Department concerning increased road congestion.
§ Mr. EyreThe Department's evidence suggested that road congestion was a relevant factor when considering public transport subsidies; that the effectiveness of subsidies in reducing congestion was likely to be greater in London than elsewhere; and that outside London the rail strikes in 1982 resulted in a little more congestion in city centres and in London in significantly increased congestion.