Strathclyde Passenger Transport Area

HC Deb 05 July 1995 vol 263 cc214-5W

Mr. Gallie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what boundary he intends for the new Strathclyde passenger transport area following his recent consultation exercise. [33092]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Following careful consideration of the responses received to the consultation exercise, we have concluded that the Strathclyde passenger transport area should cover the existing Strathclyde zonecard travel area, and the whole of the present Strathclyde supported rail network. This will ensure that the Strathclyde passenger transport authority and executive can carry out effectively its local transport responsibilities in Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

I have placed maps illustrating the new area in the Library of the House. I am making arrangements to lay the necessary designation order before Parliament.