§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what consultations he plans to have on the subject of the deregulation of bus services in the county of Merseyside.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe deregulation of bus services in the county of Merseyside is governed by the Transport Act 1985. The Association of Metropolitan Authorities is being consulted on the regulations being made under that Act. I shall be happy to consider any special representations which are made relating to the county of Merseyside.