§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) when he intends to publish a response to the results of the recent consultation on the operation of local bus services outside London;
(2) what response he has received to the recent consultation on the operation of local bus services outside London.
§ Mr. FreemanSome 160 responses were received from bus operators, local authorities and other interested parties. I am considering these and expect to announce the results shortly.
§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport when the working party on the promotion of the bus will be reconvened.
§ Mr. FreemanI have in mind to reconvene the working party in 1994 to take stock of progress.