§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will provide guidance to Hereford and Worcester county council on the steps it needs to take to demonstrate that it has consulted local people in respect of its next package bid for Worcester; and if he will make a statement. [20808]
§ Mr. WattsIf Hereford and Worcester county council needs guidance on any aspect of developing the transport package for Worcester, including the adequacy of its public consultation arrangements, they should consult officials at the Government office for the west midlands or my Department.