§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what restrictions or conditions he or London Regional Transport places on the disposal of garage accommodation transferred to contractors to London Regional Transport or to subsidiaries of London Buses Limited.
§ Mr. David MitchellLRT retain their property interests until they are no longer required for operational purposes when they are disposed of by LRT at best market value.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what form of primary or secondary legislation he expects to place before Parliament in order to implement his proposals for the deregulation of stage carriage services within the area of London Regional Transport.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe licensing of local bus services in London can be abolished by Order subject to affirmative resolution under section 46 of the Transport Act 1985. I am considering whether any additional measures might he desirable.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what additional tests, or other examinations, including those of health, are applied to holders of public service vehicle licences by (a) London Buses Ltd., (b) subsidiaries of London Buses Ltd. and (c) other contractors to London Regional Transport, respectively; and if he will make a statement concerning his policy for maintaining standards of bus driving in the London area.
§ Mr. David MitchellIn order to qualify for a PSV driver's licence applicants must demonstrate their competence by passing a stringent driving test and must satisfy the statutorily independent traffic commissioners as to their physical and mental fitness and good character before a licence is issued. This is a standard requirement for all operators. Other recruitment standards and tests are matters for bus operators themselves.