§ LORD STONHAM had given notice of his intention to ask the following Question:
§ To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, when buses are approved as an alternative to branch line railway passenger services, they will implement their promise of an adequate alternative, by ensuring that the buses have sufficient capacity for bulky luggage and that they provide reasonable connections with main line trains.
§ LORD SHEPHERDMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Stonham has asked me to apologise to the House because he is not present to ask his Question. He is indisposed and hopes to be present next week to ask it.