§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, as part of his review of urban traffic problems, he will convene a representative conference of local authorities, motoring organisations and traffic experts to discuss a comprehensive traffic and road transport policy for all urban centres in England and Wales, including, wherever appropriate, the strict control of access for motor vehicles to urban centres and the development of urban public transport systems; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PeytonNo. The subject would be too wide and the suggested forum too large for fruitful discussions. The development of traffic policies is best conducted at the local level, and my Department is already giving a great deal of help and guidance to authorities individually.