HL Deb 16 October 1995 vol 566 c81WA
Lord Pearson of Rannoch

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the latest position in those committees of the European Commission which are considering European legislation which may threaten the survival of the London double-decker bus and the British midi-bus.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)

The final text of the proposed directive is still the subject of discussion within the Commission. The formal proposal is not expected before the end of the year.