HC Deb 24 April 2001 vol 367 c195W
16. Mr. Blizzard

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the role of coach operators in meeting transport needs in rural areas. [157196]

Mr. Meacher

We fully appreciate that coach operators have a significant role to play in helping to meet the transport needs of those living in or wishing to visit rural areas.