HC Deb 24 January 1979 vol 961 c192W
49. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will make a statement on the progress of the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Mr. Horam

I understand that the Tyne and Wear passenger transport executive, which is, of course, responsible for the construction of the Metro, hopes to start operating the first section before the end of this year.