§ 27. Mr. Foxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has held with the bus industry regarding his proposals for the modification of the bus licensing system.
§ Mr. PeytonI have had useful discussions with both sides of the industry.
§ Mr. FoxWill my right hon. Friend remember in these consultations that many bus operators are not represented by the organisations he has consulted and that many of them have great sympathy with the modifications he is proposing?
§ Mr. PeytonI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his observation. I have seen one or two of the independent operators, outside the associations, who have expressed views similar to those he has just put.