HC Deb 25 November 1981 vol 13 c400W
54. Mr. Iain Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what further plans he has for the privatisation of concerns under his Department's control.

Mr. David Howell

I announced recently my plans for legislation to permit the introduction of private capital into the National Bus Company. I shall also be introducing legislation to transfer the testing of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles to the private sector. I shall take every opportunity to introduce more private capital into the transport system and to liberalise it further