HC Deb 20 March 1985 vol 75 c516W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what bodies or organisations have been consulted about the future ownership and operation of the Woolwich free ferry after the abolition of the Greater London council; and what responses they have made.

Mrs. Chalker

Last July my Department issued a consultation paper entitled "Reallocation of Transport Responsibilities in London Following Abolition of the GLC." A copy was sent to the hon. Member. This invited views from all London borough councils on a range of points, including the appropriate transfer of responsibility for the Woolwich ferry. The two boroughs between whose areas the ferry operates offered no comments at all.

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce the future arrangements for the ownership and operation of the Woolwich free ferry after the abolition of the Greater London council.

Mrs. Chalker

In good time for April 1986.