§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions when he will announce the criteria and timetable for the Urban Bus Challenge; and if he will make a statement. [16050]
§ Ms KeebleThe first Urban Bus Challenge competition was held earlier this year. Criteria were sent to local authorities in June with a closing date for bids of 31 August. The criteria are available on my Department's website. The outcome of the competition was announced on 2 November 2001,Official Report, columns 921–22W. It is envisaged that the timetable for next year's Urban Bus Challenge competition will be similar.