§ 19. Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Minister of Transport what discussions he has had with bus undertakings, prior to laying regulations, about the effects of drivers' hours reductions.
§ Mr. MulleyI have had extensive consultations with the organisations representative of both sides of the bus industry. My proposals for exemptions to deal with certain special categories290W of services, and for temporary exemptions to assist in the maintenance of essential public transport, will be placed before the House shortly.