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Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 7 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2023. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Friday, 15 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Bus Services: Rural Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of competition law on the viability of bus services in rural areas.

Answer

It is for local authorities to determine if there is a need for a subsidised service in a particular area and, if so, are required to competitively tender for the provision of them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5795
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Bus services Competition law Rural areas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk