§ Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the working party he has set up to deal with matters relating to coaches and coach operators in London; what liaison there is between the working party and the Greater London council, the London boroughs and other interested organisations; and if he is satisfied his Department has access to all information required and the working party the necessary expertise to act upon it.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI have asked for a report by officials drawing together the information currently available within the Department. Among the issues under consideration are whether this information is sufficient and what consultation will be desirable in the future stages of policy development. I will make further statements as appropriate.