§ 9. Sir E. Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, following his announcement on 27th July regarding rural bus services, what proportion of local authorities is now proposing to provide financial support for their rural bus services.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerLocal authorities in about three-quarters of English counties. For Scotland and Wales for which my right hon. Friend and my right hon. and learned Friend are responsible the corresponding proportions are, I understand, about one-half and two-thirds respectively.
§ 55. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will make a statement detailing his proposals for the removal of licensing restrictions on bus services in rural areas.
§ Mr. PeytonI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Mr. Fox), on 29th July, 1971. Further details were contained in a consultation letter of which copies are available in the Library.—[Vol. 822,c. 170.]