§ 65. Mr. David Stoddartasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware that the deterioration of public transport services in various parts of the country is causing inconvenience and hardship to many people; and if he will undertake a review of transportation policy with a view to improving public transport services, including the level of Exchequer assistance.
§ Mr. PeytonWhile I am aware of the difficulties confronting public transport, I cannot say that any easy answers have yet presented themselves.
§ Mr. StoddartIs the Minister aware that his reply will be received with consternation not only by passengers but by other people throughout the country, and that unless an urgent inquiry is carried out into public transport services completely chaotic traffic conditions will arise in the towns?
§ Mr. PeytonIt is very flattering to the new Administration to reflect that hon. Gentlemen opposite should think that we would be able in a matter of two or three weeks to change the thoroughly unsatisfactory situation which they left behind them.