§ Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Transport what encouragement is given by his Department, in areas where bus services have been discontinued, to individuals or companies prepared to institute limited services; and if he will 241W take steps to remove obstacles to the introduction of such services.
§ Mr. Tom FraserThe Traffic Commissioners are ready to help and advise anyone wishing to apply for a licence to run a bus service. They decide such applications on their merits. There should be no obstacle, provided the service meets a public need and does not compete harmfully with other services.