HC Deb 26 February 1975 vol 887 cc137-8W
Mr. Temple-Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what stage his talks with local authority associations and both sides of the bus industry as to improving public transport in rural areas have reached; when a decision is likely; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Carmichael

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Transport on 5th February to the hon. Members for Chippenham (Mr. Awdry) and Norfolk, South (Mr. MacGregor) to which I have as yet nothing further to add.—[Vol. 885, c.504–5.]

Mr. Tim Renton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will promote a study of the problems and deficiencies of rural transport.

Mr. Carmichael

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply earlier today to the hon. Member for Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles (Mr. Steel).