35. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has now completed his consultations on his plans to establish passenger transport authorities in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossNo decision has yet been taken on whether or not to set up passenger transport authorities in Scotland. As part of the process of consultation my hon. Friend, the Minister of State, has promised to meet representatives of Glasgow Corporation to discuss with them the particular implications for the Corporation, as the only municipal transport operator in the Greater Glasgow area, of any passenger transport authority which might be set up there.