§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the extent to which bus deregulation prevents cheap return fares or travel cards being used for evening or weekend services as a result of tenders awarded to different operators; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanNo detailed assessment has been made of the effect of deregulation on return tickets and travel cards. Ticketing arrangements are a matter for operators and for local authorities. Successful multi-operator ticketing arrangements are in place in the metropolitan areas and in several counties.