§ Mr. Derek Pageasked the Minister of Transport whether she will initiate discussions between employers in the King's Lynn area, the relevant trades unions, and local authorities, regarding the transport needs of workers employed in King's Lynn and resident in nearby villages, in view of the decline of employment opportunities in many villages, and the difficulty of transport from villages to factory areas.
§ Mr. SwinglerIt is open to the parties mentioned to discuss, in consultation with the bus operators or others interested in 285W providing a service, the extent of the local need and how it can best be met. The Traffic Commissioners will consider any licence applications made. If any problem remains, it is one that might be considered by the Transport Co-ordinating Committee shortly to be set up for the East Anglia Region.