§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what approaches he has received from the West Midlands Passenger Authority and the National Bus Company about the absorbing of the Midland Red Bus Company's Birmingham conurbation routes by the Passenger Transport Executive; what reply he has sent; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonI have been informed by both parties that they are discussing ways of harmonising Midland Red services with those of the Passenger Transport Executive.