§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he proposes to publish his code of practice for tendering for subsidised bus services.
§ Mr. David MitchellWe intend to publish the code of practice once the Transport Bill has received Royal Assent.
§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Transport which bodies he is consulting with regard to his proposed code of practice for tendering for subsidised bus services.
§ Mr. David MitchellI shall over the coming months be consulting local authority associations, representatives of bus operators, relevant professional organisations and representatives of consumers and other interested groups.