§ 23. Dr. McDonaldasked the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the likely effects of the possible deregulation of bus services in Thurrock; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellI have made no specific assessment of the effects of deregulation in Thurrock, but I have no reason to doubt that competition will benefit bus passengers in Thurrock as it will elsewhere in the country.