§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Transport what proportion of her proposed subsidy to rural omnibus operators is to be borne by the Exchequer, and what proportion by local authorities.
§ Mr. SwinglerThis is one of the matters on which my right hon. Friend has made proposals to the local authority associations and on which we are awaiting their views.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Transport when legislation will be introduced to enable Exchequer and local government financial assistance to be given to rural omnibus operators.
§ Mr. SwinglerMy right hon. Friend hopes to introduce a Transport Bill in the next Session, which will deal with this among other important matters.