HC Deb 30 July 1997 vol 299 cc398-9W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will introduce measures to regulate bus services to prevent bus companies from reducing services in order to increase profits. [10583]

Ms Glenda Jackson

Such matters will be considered as part of our review of bus policy announced by the Minister of Transport on 25 June.

Mr. Brake

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on the proposed withdrawal of the 726 bus route. [11332]

Ms Jackson

I understand that the proposal to withdraw the service is currently the subject of consultation, but this is an operational matter for London Transport Buses.