§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what considerations he is giving to the needs of rural areas with minimal public transport.
§ Dr. MawhinneyOur transport policy has always given weight to the needs of rural areas. We have made it easier for local authorities to subsidise socially necessary but uncommercial bus services, and for unconventional transport, like post buses, to be introduced in very sparsely populated areas.