§ 58. Mr. Dodsworthasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if it is his policy to encourage a competitive choice of public transport facilities in order to promote efficiency.
§ Mr. Carmichael:County councils have a duty to develop policies which will promote the provision of a co-ordinated and efficient system of public passenger transport to meet the needs of the area. Bus services are, of course, subject to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1960.