HC Deb 03 July 1998 vol 315 cc285-6W
Mrs. Dean

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will bring forward proposals for the rural bus challenge competition. [49241]

Dr. Strang

I have announced consultation with the Local Government Association, the Confederation of Passenger Transport and the Rural Development Commission on my proposals for the criteria and arrangements for this new competition. A copy of the consultation paper has been placed in the Library.