THE head of one of the region's leading transport operators has joined calls for a directly-elected assembly for the North-East.
Mike Parker, director general of Nexus, said he welcomes proposals for an assembly as contributing to a better and more strategic approach to public transport in the region.
Mr Parker, who will speak at a debate in Newcastle today on the future of transport and strategic planning in the region, said in a report to the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority that, in the event of a Yes vote on November 4, the authority should "lobby government for an increase in transport powers from the resultant Bill"
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article