§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what measures he proposes to take to reduce transport costs in rural Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stradling ThomasMy right hon. Friend's direct responsibilities for this subject relate only to road improvements. We shall continue to accord appropriate priority in the allocation of available resources to road improvements, which can, inter alia, contribute towards savings in transport costs.