§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the outcome of the Minister of State's meeting with representatives of the Greater Manchester passenger transport authority.
§ Mr. David MitchellI met representatives of the Greater Manchester passenger transport authority on 24 November. They explained to me the reasons why they considered it necessary to redetermine the expenditure level for 1987–88, and answered a number of questions on their policies. I undertook to consider their representations and arguments, and to ensure they would be fully taken into account in my right hon. Friend's decision on the authority's application.