HC Deb 07 June 1989 vol 154 cc176-7W
15. Dr. Bray

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his plans for the privatisation of bus services in Lanarkshire.

25. Mr. Ingram

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his plans for the privatisation of buses within Lanarkshire.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Legislation to provide powers for the privatisation of the Scottish Bus Group, including its operations in Lanarkshire, is currently before Parliament. The Government welcome the interest shown by management and employees of the Scottish Bus Group in Lanarkshire in the opportunities provided by privatisation. The Government are encouraging local authorities to dispose of their bus undertakings and welcome Strathclyde regional council's plans to privatise its undertaking including its operations in Lanarkshire.