§ 18. Andy BurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the need for better transport in the Leigh area. [179627]
§ Mr. McNultyA 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 are
the £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 weekthe successfully piloted Yellow School Bus Scheme.