§ 28. Ms WardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on implementation of the local transport plans. [148472]
§ Mr. HillThe local transport capital settlement announced on 14 December 2000,Official Report, column 202W, provided an £8.4 billion boost for local transport improvements over the next five years. Local authorities are responsible for delivering the proposals in their local transport plans. Authorities are required to submit annual progress reports on the delivery of their 109W plans. My Department will assess progress not only on the plans themselves but also progress towards the local transport outcomes envisaged in our 10-year plan for transport.