HC Deb 23 February 1967 vol 741 cc1928-9
3. Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals he has to co-ordinate transport service throughout the whole of mid-Wales as far as passenger services are concerned, so as to serve the needs of passengers arising out of the recent and proposed changes in British Railways services between Shrewsbury and Paddington.

Mrs. White

I understand that British Railways and the bus company concerned have made arrangements to co-ordinate their Mid-Wales services. If any particular problems arise, the newly appointed Passenger Transport Co-ordinating Committee for Wales will be able to consider them.

Mr. Hooson

Will the Minister of State bear in mind that there is no proposed connection for the early train from Shrewsbury to Paddington, nor for the late train from Paddington to Shrewsbury, and this means that mid-Wales is virtually isolated from fast early and late trains?

Mrs. White

I do not think we can debate individual train services now. Euston is to be the new station for connections with Aberystwith, and the number of services will not be fewer than those already in operation. For all but one train each way each day there is a considerable saving of time proposed.