§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Transport if the requirement that buses should be made available to provide alternative services in cases where there has been a closure of railway stations has been honoured; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. William RodgersIn a number of cases during the 1960s and early 1970s ministerial consent for passenger rail closures was granted only on condition that alternative bus services were provided. But information on changes in the pattern of these services is not now readily available. There have been no such situations in recent years.