HC Deb 07 May 1975 vol 891 c446W
35. Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to announce plans for the improvement of rural transport.

Mr. Carmichael

The prime responsibility in this rests with the county councils. Circular 43/75 makes clear that, in considering their submissions this year for transport supplementary grant, my right hon. Friend will give relatively high priority to proposals to provide or maintain minimum public transport services in the less densely populated areas.