§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions his Department has had with metropolitan district authorities regarding the feasibility of establishing their own public transport operation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIn their responses to the consultation paper on reallocation of transport responsibilities, some metropolitan district councils have expressed an interest in principle in providing separate public transport services. In view of the short time since the end of the consultation period, there has so far not been time for discussion of the detailed implications.