§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he intends to issue any guidance to passenger transport joint boards in metropolitan county areas, in the event of the abolition of the metropolitan county councils, concerning the interpretation of public passenger transport policies and highway, traffic and land use policies of metropolitan districts in their areas.
§ Mrs. ChalkerIt will be necessary for the new passenger transport authorities to liaise closely with metropolitan district councils in matters relating to highways, traffic and land use policies, and their effect on public transport, but at this stage we see no need for further guidance. If the need arises, guidance can be given.