HC Deb 19 March 1975 vol 888 c427W
58. Mr. Dodsworth

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if it is his policy to encourage a competitive choice of public transport facilities in order to promote efficiency.

Mr. Carmichael:

County councils have a duty to develop policies which will promote the provision of a co-ordinated and efficient system of public passenger transport to meet the needs of the area. Bus services are, of course, subject to the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1960.