§ 63. Mr. Hobsonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what steps the licensing authorities take to encourage the provision of bus facilities in rural areas when rail traffic facilities are not available.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Hexham (Mr. Speir) on 16th February, I may add that Transport Users Consultative Committees give special attention to the question of alternative bus services when considering proposals to withdraw train services.