§ Mr. WoodwardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) what criteria he will use to evaluate the performance of Quality Partnership; [91322]
(2) if employer-provided bus services will be required to meet Quality Partnership standards before being permitted to use Quality Partnership facilities. [91505]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonIt will be for local authorities to decide whether to introduce Statutory Quality Partnerships, once the legislation is in place, and to evaluate their effectiveness. Our proposals relate only to local bus services as defined in the Transport Act 1985.