HL Deb 11 April 2002 vol 633 cc126-7WA
Lord Bradshaw

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in view of the uncertain timescales involved in seeking primary legislation, they will consider using the Regulatory Reform Order procedure to extend the maximum length of local authority bus contracts to 10 years; and when this is likely to be effected. [HL3686]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Use of Regulatory Reform Order procedures in this regard will certainly be considered, but we will of course need to take account of other calls on use of these procedures before a final decision is taken.