Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to hold discussions with the Confederation of Passenger Transport on (a) buses and (b) coaches.

The Department for Transport regularly engages with a range of stakeholders, including the Confederation of Passenger Transport to discuss buses and coaches, in order to deliver better bus services for passengers as set out in the National Bus Strategy. The Department will continue to engage with the Confederation of Passenger Transport on a regular basis.