Former MP for Birkenhead
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I am sorry to interrupt the right hon. Member, but I am trying to follow his line of argument. He has told us about the many committees which he set up and with which we are all familiar. The Conservative Party has been in office for 12½ years. We have had all these Committees. Can the Minister say when we shall get a transport policy?
The Minister says that there are occasions when the hon. Member for Birkenhead is not in agreement with the Birkenhead local authority. I would like him to give me one example.
Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that alternative bus services are adequate for the use of his own constituents affected by the closing of railways?
Former MP for Birkenhead
Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 1945 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 25 September 1964 — General election
Also represented Birkenhead West
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