HC Deb 30 July 1984 vol 65 c76W
23. Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received concerning the White Paper on buses.

Mrs. Chalker

I have received a number of representations immediately following the publication of the White Paper. I will be taking these into account together with the responses to the more formal consultations I promised in the White Paper.

24. Mrs. Dunwoody

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he expects bus passenger mileage in rural areas to grow or decline as a result of the proposals contained in his White Paper on buses.

Mrs. Chalker

The White Paper proposes a number of measures to help improve transport services in rural areas. I expect to see an increased use of these services over a period of time.

26. Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what period of consultation there will be for his proposals in the White Paper on buses.

Mrs. Chalker

The White Paper indicates a number of areas where we shall be consulting interested parties. For some, we shall be seeking responses by 30 September 1984; on others, a longer time scale will be possible.