§ Mr. Andrew MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will have discussions with the Audit Commission about ways of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of relevant activities which fall within the responsibility of his Department with a view to securing better value for money; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 15 May 1991]: I welcome the studies which the Audit Commission has carried out in areas for which the Department of Transport has policy responsibility and the Department will co-operate fully with future studies.