§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many bus companies he expects to be in operation at the end of 1987 compared to the number in operation at the beginning of the current year.
§ Mr. David MitchellI expect the overall number to stay broadly the same, though deregulation of local bus services means that there are now new opportunities for companies to come into the industry. There are also better prospects for existing companies, if they operate efficiently and provide the public with the services they want.