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
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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
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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
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- 2023-12-15 11:04:18 +0000
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