§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many rural bus services are operating in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MorrisAs a result of the new arrangements under Section 203 of the Local Government Act 1972 which place the responsibility for the planning and co-ordination of all local bus services with the county councils, it is not possible to give a meaningful numerical breakdown of the rural bus services currently operating in Wales.