HC Deb 09 March 1995 vol 256 c315W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what initiatives his Department is pursuing to increase the use of public transport in Wales, and if he will make a statement;

(2) what new initiatives his Department is pursuing to improve public transport in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

The provision of good quality public transport services is a matter for the transport industries. County councils have a duty to supplement services where they identify a need. The Welsh Office assists by means of the bus priority scheme. Privatisation of the railways will provide more opportunities for improvements in that sector.