§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish the names and addresses of all bus companies which have been found guilty of operating vehicles which failed to meet the minimum requirements of maintenance standards; what assessment he has made of the operations of the vehicle inspectorate and traffic commissioners in this respect; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KeyThe names and addresses of the relevant bus companies are not readily available. The vehicle inspectorate and the traffic commissioners publish annual reports on their activities including the enforcement of maintenance standards. The Department maintains regular liaison with both the inspectorate and the traffic commissioners. An annual review is undertaken of the targets set for roadside checks and maintenance inspections of vehicles by the vehicle inspectorate.