Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions he has had with (a) local authorities and (b) major bus operators on bus re-regulation.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he has had with (a) local authorities and (b) major bus operators on bus re-regulation. [139434] Mr. McNulty: The current statutory framework for buses is set out in the Transport Act 2000. As with all other legislation, we keep the situation under review. Ministers therefore continue to discuss these matters with a number of groups and individuals representing both local authorities and bus operators.

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