HC Deb 07 July 1964 vol 698 c64W
58. Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs why he did not give authority to the Radnorshire County Council to give financial assistance to companies and persons operating rural omnibus services within the county, under Section 136 of the Local Government Act 1943, in view of the withdrawal of services in areas where rail closures have taken place and where there is no public transport of any kind.

Sir K. Joseph

As the hon. Gentleman is aware, my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport is mounting experiments in typical rural areas, including the County of Montgomery which adjoins his constituency, to inquire into possible remedies for the rural transport problem. Before embarking on any arrangements for subsidy I think we should await the results of this exercise.