HC Deb 27 January 1971 vol 810 c137W
103. Mr. Brewis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration he has given to the problem of bus services in rural areas; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The Government are urgently examining problems of transport in rural areas and in particular have mounted two pilot studies.

Meanwhile I hope that local authorities will consider using their power under Section 34 of the Transport Act, 1968 to support services which they regard as essential. Government grant of 50 per cent. of the local authorities' contribution is available and the balance is taken into account when Rate Support Grant is calculated.