"expression parameter" on buss channel strips

In MS2 I notice that buss channel strips now include "expression" CC#11 parameter now. Is there a way to filter MIDI CC#11 from the buss channel strips?
I am using a keyboard setup that produces multi MIDI channel data.
Thanks for any opinions!
Rexxsoul

Thank you for your reply.
I'm already using a foot pedal control in the layout for expression control to all soft-synth channels.
So I tried your suggestion at the Concert level, and since it's expression control also, every channel strip with expression is activated when the foot pedal is moved.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks again!

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