§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was discussed at the meeting of the London Transport Passenger Group on 22 April; and if he w ill make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe meeting discussed progress towards the longer term objectives set out in my right hon. Friend's letter of 24 July 1984 to the chairmen of BR and LRT.
§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many times the London Transport Passenger Group has met; who has attended the meetings; what subjects have been discussed; and what measures have been adopted to co-ordinate London Regional Transport and British Rail services.
§ Mr. David MitchellSince its inception in July 1984, there have been six meetings of the London Passenger Transport Group which comprises my right hon. Friend, myself, and the chairmen of BR and LRT, with appropriate officials in attendance. The group discusses the issues set out in my right hon. Friends's letter of 24, July 1984 to the two chairmen. Achievements so far include the introduction of several joint marketing initiatives, including Capitalcard; the development of a programme of interchange improvements; and improved co-operation in provision for disabled people, including publication of the leaflet "'A Helping Hand Across London".