§ Mr. BrandrethTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish a consultation document on the operation of bus deregulation outside London; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanWe do not intend to alter the basic deregulatory regime set up by the Transport Act 1985. There may, however, be aspects of its working that could be improved, and we have issued a consultation paper on them. Copies have been placed in the Library.