HC Deb 14 April 1986 vol 95 cc310-1W
Mr. Ellis

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has as to the timetable for the sale of sections of the National Bus Company; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

The Transport Act 1985 requires the National Bus Company to dispose of all its operations by January 1989. NBC will aim to complete as many sales as possible by the time of deregulation of the bus industry, particularly of subsidiaries for which staff or other groups have already indicated that they wish to mount an early bid.