HC Deb 27 October 1976 vol 918 c251W
38. Mr. Newton

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what action he intends to take to improve rural transport; and whether he will make a statement.

46. Mr. Fry

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what action he intends to take to improve rural transport; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Horam

The Government, through transport supplementary grant, are already helping shire counties to provide bus revenue support at an unprecedented level this year. We are soon to begin a series of practical experiments to test various unconventional means of providing transport for people living in country areas. The major problems of rural transport will of course figure largely in the transport policy on which I am now consulting all the interested bodies.

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