Bus Services Bill debated in the Lords

The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill aims to give local authorities control over routes, timetables, connections and fares.

Debate on the draft law

During second reading, members discussed the main topics in the bill and drew attention to specific concerns or areas where they think amendments (changes) are needed.

Members speaking

Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour), Minister at the Department for Transport, opened the debate.

Contributing members included:

• Lord Berkeley (Labour), vice president of the Chartered Institute of Transport
• Lord McLoughlin (Conservative), chair of Transport for the North
• Lord Moylan (Conservative), former councillor and Transport for London board member
• Baroness Pidgeon (Liberal Democrats), former chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee
• Baroness Pinnock (Liberal Democrats), vice president of the Local Government Association
• Lord Snape (Labour), fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Catch up

• Watch the Parliament TV recording.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript. 

Explore further information

Find out more about the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.

Next steps

Committee stage, the first chance for line by line examination of the bill, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 28 January.

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