Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, What responsibilities for transport regional assemblies will have. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mrs. Ellman: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what responsibilities for transport regional assemblies will have. [125869] Mr. Raynsford: Elected regional assemblies will be responsible for a regional transport strategy, for advising the Government on funding allocations for local transport and for Rail Passenger Partnership grants. They will also have powers to make proposals to the Highways Agency and the Strategic Rail Authority for schemes of regional importance, and they will have a right to be consulted by these bodies on proposals affecting the region.

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