§ Mr. Delwyn Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what improvement in rural transport has occurred in Wales as a result of the Government's introduction of innovative local transport systems.
§ Mr. Michael RobertsSince May 1979 the following additional innovative rural transport services have been introduced in Wales:
Introduced Under consideration Post buses 7 2 Social Car Schemes 10 20 School buses carrying fare-paying passengers 10 2 In addition, the relaxation of licensing controls under the Transport Act 1980 will encourage the provision, by private enterprise, of additional stage carriage services to outlying villages in rural areas. The Government are always anxious to encourage local self-help transport schemes and I have arranged for Welsh Office officials to prepare a demonstration of such schemes in Radnor and possibly Montgomery during 1981.