§ Lord Pearson of Rannochasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Answer given by Baroness Hayman on 17 June (WA112), whether they will oppose any European legislation which might affect the production, use in the United Kingdom, or export of British double decker and midi buses; and, if so, what prospect they envisage for avoiding such legislation.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Baroness Hayman)We have not yet seen the Commission proposal. Our negotiating stance will depend on the detailed proposals, but will consider the interests of passengers, operators and manufacturers.