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Written question asked by Baroness Pinnock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 July 2022. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Bus Services: West Yorkshire

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Arriva concerning restoring bus services run by Arriva in parts of West Yorkshire where bus drivers have been on strike.

Answer

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, everywhere has access to great bus services and regularly engages with bus operators on a variety of issues.

Where there are disputes between a private entity and its employees relating to employees’ terms and conditions, it is the responsibility of the company concerned to resolve these issues and make conditions for their employees sufficiently appealing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1354
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Bus services Driving Strikes West Yorkshire Arriva
Link
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