HC Deb 23 May 1990 vol 173 c183W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent reports he has received as to the impact of deregulation on the use of buses.

Mr. Freeman

The transport and road research laboratory have produced a wide range of reports on the impact of bus deregulation, copies of which are available in the Library.

Mr. Wray

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what studies his Department has carried out on the effect of bus deregulation in town centres affected by traffic congestion.

Mr. Freeman

Immediately after deregulation, the tranport and road research laboratory carried out an extensive research programme into the effects of deregulation. Copies of its reports are available in the Library.