§ Mr. Hollandasked the Minister of Transport what arrangements have been made for co-operation between the British Railways Board and the London Transport Board in accordance with Sections 3 (2) and 7 (2) of the Transport Act, 1962.
§ Mr. MarplesAfter consultation with me, the two Boards have agreed the following arrangements for consultation and co-operation, which should contribute materially to the efficiency of passenger services in the London Passenger Transport Area:
- 1. The Chairmen of the Railways and London Boards will consult together from time to time as necessary.
- 2. A Passenger Transport Committee for London will be established. Its members will be the Vice-Chairman of the London Board and a member of the Railways Board. Other members and officers of these Boards may be co-opted from time to time as required by the business under discussion.
- 3. The terms of reference of the Committee will be as follows:
- (a) with particular reference to the requirements of the Transport Act, 1962, to advise the British Railways Board and the London Transport Board as necessary on matters of common concern to both in relation to the provision of passenger transport services in the London area; and to report with recommendations on such matters as may be remitted to them by the Chairmen of the two Boards as may be required by the two Chairmen
72 jointly or as the Committee itself may deem necessary; - (b) to keep under review, and advise the two Boards on, the machinery required to secure proper co-operation at all levels between the two Boards.
- 4. The Committee will also set up subcommittees to deal with special aspects of co-operation, including both long-term planning and day-to-day problems, affecting both Boards.