HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 c62W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will introduce a new regulatory framework for the bus industry. [1138]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The Government is committed to the proper regulation of bus services at the local level, with partnerships between local councils and bus operators an essential component, as part of the development of a balanced transport system. I am examining how best to implement that commitment.