HC Deb 07 March 1973 vol 852 c381
1. Mr. Roger White

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he is proposing to introduce legislation to revise the bus licensing regulations; and broadly what form such revision will take.

The Minister for Transport Industries (Mr. John Peyton)

Whenever parliamentary time permits.

Mr. White

As my right hon. Friend knows, this is a very important matter. I wonder whether the industries concerned will be satisfied with his reply. Has he any further statement to make?

Mr. Peyton

My proposals have been fully discussed with the industries concerned. I think that they now understand the Government's viewpoint. I cannot add to what I have already said about finding a place in the parliamentary timetable: that is not really a matter for me.