§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he is satisfied with the working of the present arrangements governing the relationships between local passenger transport executives and county councils; and if he intends to recommend any alteration in these arrangements.
§ Mr. William RodgersI considered this matter during the transport policy review and again in the light of the report of the Select Committee on Nationalised Industries on the Role of British Rail in Public Transport. I do not propose any changes in the arrangements.