§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Minister of Transport if he will seek to provide facilities for organisations or individuals to pursue matters concerning the viability of rail services, allegations of mismanagement by the railway authorities, suggestions for different methods of operating the services affected, and the fare charge for such services.
§ Mr. MarshNo. I am not satisfied that any additional facilities are necessary. Individual users or organisations acting on their behalf are already free to pursue such matters direct with the Railways Board. They may also make representations with respect to any matter affecting the services and facilities provided by the Board, other than charges 303W or proposed reductions of services, to the appropriate Area Transport Users Consultative Committee. Under the provisions of the Transport Act, 1968, any question of whether the Railways Board can reasonably be expected to provide particular passenger services without grant aid is my responsibility.