Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: 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.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To 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. Watts: If Hereford and Worcester county council needs guidance on any aspect of developing the transport package for Worcester, including the adequacy of their public consultation arrangements, they should consult officials at the Government Office for the West Midlands or my Department.

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