HC Deb 22 June 2004 vol 422 c1312W
18. Andy Burnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the need for better transport in the Leigh area. [179627]

Mr. McNulty

A general assessment of public transport need in the Leigh area is made as part of the Local Transport Plan process by the Greater Manchester Public Transport Executive. As a consequence of this notable projects arethe £4.8 million Leigh—Bolton corridor, which has seen patronage in 2003–04 rise by 15 per cent. the night bus services with its 1,700 passengers a week the successfully piloted Yellow School Bus Scheme.