§ Mr. Tim Rentonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will initiate a study to see how rail and bus services can better co-ordinate their timetables in order to provide a more efficient service at no additional cost.
§ Dr. GilbertLocal authorities, the Railways Board and bus operators are already required, under the Transport Act 1968 and the Local Government Act 1972, to secure co-ordination of services whenever possible.