§ Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what measures are being taken to support and promote public transport in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe Government's policies of deregulation and privatisation will help to promote 477W increased choice and increased competition for the provision of public transport services in Wales. Unhypothecated revenue support grant is made available to local authorities towards the costs of services including support for local public transport. In addition local authorities have received increased resources for bus priority schemes and for supporting new rail passenger services, notably in the areas of the Cardiff valleys, Maesteg and West Glamorgan.