§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Transport who he consulted on the proposal for bus substitution contained in the Transport Bill.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy right hon. Friend announced proposals for legislation on bus substitution services on 21 303W June 1984. In formulating those proposals he took account of the views of the Select Committee on Transport, which commented positively on bus substitution in its report of May 1983; and of the views of the chairman of the British Railways Board. Since announcing his proposals my right hon. Friend has further consulted the British Railways Board, and has also sought the views of the Central Transport Consultative Committee, the Association of County Councils, the Association of Metropolitan Authorities, the Association of District Councils and the London Boroughs' Association.