Ms Nusrat Ghani
MP for Sussex Weald · Conservative · United Kingdom
“Before we come to the urgent question, I must say how disappointing it is that the Government were not forthcoming with a proactive ministerial statement on this matter. The disruption to aviation and the impact on many constituents has been considerable.”
“The point of order and its content are not a matter for the Chair. I have not been notified of any Minister coming forward at this point, but I have only just come into the Chair. If the hon.”
“(3) Regulations under section 14Z45B must provide that, where an out-of-hospital service is to be provided to a patient, the integrated care board must— (a) offer the patient a choice of at least two providers capable of providing the service, which may include NHS bodies and independent sector providers approved to provide that service u…”
“(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the relevant requirements are— (a) that the special educational provision set out in section F of an EHC plan meets the needs identified by an EHC needs assessment; (b) that ICBs can be required to provide such special educational provision; (c) that ICBs must provide such special educational provis…”
“(3) The Charter must— (a) set out the fundamental principles and responsibilities for assessing whether a data sharing partnership is in the interest of the public and the NHS; (b) include the primary goal of protecting people’s privacy and their data from exploitation, while promoting trust in data systems and the handling of health data…”
“(2) Arrangements under subsection (1) must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide for— (a) general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and other relevant primary care professionals to work together as part of integrated local primary care teams; (b) the sharing of relevant patient information between those professionals through secur…”
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“(7) Within a month of producing the proposals, the Secretary of State must ensure that time is made available in both Houses of Parliament for a substantive debate on the proposals.” This amendment would require the Secretary of State to bring forward proposals for a scheme that would guarantee services for routes identified as socially necessary where no operator has implemented the service and the local transport authority does not have the capacity to do so.”
“Amendment 6, in clause 14, page 11, line 7, at end insert— “(5) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, lay before both Houses of Parliament proposals for a scheme that would guarantee a service for socially necessary services where— (a) no operator has implemented the service for a period of six months, and (b) the local transport authority is unable to run the service. (6) The Secretary of State must, when publishing their proposals for a scheme under this section, also provide guidance on how the scheme would be funded, including the criteria which would be used for assessing qualification for the scheme.”
“Amendment 2, in clause 14, page 10, line 20, leave out “and” and insert— “(iv) health care services, including, but not limited to, hospitals or GP surgeries, and (v) schools and colleges.” This amendment would ensure that primary health care services, schools and colleges are considered as “socially necessary local services”. Amendment 60, in clause 14, page 10, line 23, after “activities.” insert— “(16) A service which was abolished in the 15 years before the day on which the Bus Services (No. 2) Act 2025 was passed may also be considered a socially necessary local service for the purposes of this section and section 138C.” This amendment would mean that previous bus services could be considered as socially necessary local services.”
“(4C) The authority or authorities must publish any assessment and proposals made under subsection (4B) after consulting— (a) persons operating local services in the area or combined area; (b) users of local services; (c) NHS providers; (d) education providers; (e) local employers and businesses; (f) people with disabilities; and (g) any other persons whom the authority or authorities consider it appropriate to consult.” This amendment would insert into the Transport Act 2000 a requirement for local transport authorities to review the adequacy of local services when considering changes to the list of socially necessary local services.”
“Amendment 5, in clause 14, page 10, line 11, at end insert— “(4B) When the list of socially necessary local services required by subsection (3)(ba) is reviewed or amended, the relevant authority or authorities must— (a) assess the overall adequacy of the existing network of local services in their area or combined area in enabling passengers to access essential health settings, education, goods and services, economic opportunities, and social activities; (b) identify any gaps in the provision of socially necessary local services across the network and where existing services are insufficient, absent or cause a material adverse effect on passengers' ability to access those goods, services, opportunities, or activities; (c) describe what further action the authority or authorities intend to take to address any identified gaps including, where appropriate, proposals for new or altered services, with timelines for implementation, and consideration of funding or alternative delivery models.”
“This amendment would retain the requirement for consultation when varying a franchising scheme. Government amendments 32 and 33. Amendment 66, in clause 14, page 10, line 5, after “services” insert “along with a description of the criteria or methodology used to determine which services are considered socially necessary”.”
“Amendment 22, in clause 10, page 6, line 38, after “2010)” insert “, or with special educational needs (within the meaning given by section 20 of the Children and Families Act 2014),”. This amendment would require local transport authorities wishing to proceed with a franchising scheme to consult bus users with special educational needs, or groups that represent them. Amendment 25, in clause 10, page 7, line 3, after “fit;” insert— “(db) relevant train operating companies and other public transport operators, for the purposes of ensuring coordination during peak travel times and tourist seasons;”. This amendment would add other transport operators to the list of parties who are to be consulted when making or varying a franchising scheme. Amendment 26, in clause 11, page 7, leave out line 10.”
“Amendment 4, in clause 9, page 6, line 33, at end insert— “(11) The Secretary of State must, no later than three months after the day on which this section comes into force, lay before Parliament regulations specifying the qualifications and criteria required for a person to be considered an ‘approved person’ for the purposes of section 123D of the Transport Act 2000. (12) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (11) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” This is a probing amendment to inquire whether the Secretary of State intends to issue the criteria for the “approved persons” role in the near future. A report from an approved person must occur before a franchised scheme can go ahead.”
“(2A) The assessment under subsection (2)(c) must include— (a) an evaluation of whether available funding is sufficient to meet the projected costs of the franchising scheme, and (b) an analysis of the funding required to maintain or improve service levels across all affected communities.’ (A4) After subsection (6) insert— ‘(6A) An assessment under this section must be made publicly available and submitted to the Secretary of State.’” This amendment to the Transport Act 2000 would require the Secretary of State to assess the adequacy of central government funding to support the provisions of bus services under franchised schemes.”
“Amendment 3, in clause 9, page 6, line 2, at end insert— “(A1) Section 123B of the Transport Act 2000 (assessment of proposed scheme) is amended in accordance with subsections (A2) to (A4). (A2) In subsection (2)(a) omit ‘and’; (A3) In subsection (2)(b), after ‘action’ insert ‘, and (c) assess the adequacy of central government funding to support the provision of bus services under the scheme.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, make a statement on options for compensating operators of local services for any costs that arise or revenues lost fulfilling the duty under subsection (1). (3) In this section— ‘local service’ has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Transport Act 1985; ‘police officer’ means a member of a police force maintained for a police area in England and Wales or a special constable appointed for such an area; and ‘PSV operator’s licence’ has the same meaning as in section 82 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.” This new clause would permit a police officer in uniform to travel without charge on any local bus service in England. Amendment 58, in clause 1, page 1, line 7, leave out subsections (3) and (4). Government amendment 31.”
“New clause 47— English National Concessionary Travel Scheme: Companion Passes — “The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, bring forward proposals to extend the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme to include Companion Passes for disabled persons who require the assistance of a designated companion in order to use the bus network”. New clause 48— Free travel for uniformed police officers — “(1) The holder of a PSV operator’s licence must permit a police officer in uniform to travel without charge on any local service which has one or more stopping places in England.”
“(2) In exercising the duty under this section, the authority must have regard to— (a) the potential for increased ridership; and (b) the overall sustainability of the network. (3) Service improvements under subsection (1) may include— (a) increasing the frequency of existing services; (b) extending operating hours; (c) improving the reliability of services or their integration with other modes of transport; or (d) extending the routes of local services.” This new clause would place a duty on local transport authorities to consider using appropriate public funds to improve existing bus services where this would grow ridership or improve the sustainability of the overall network, and sets out specific factors to be taken into account when making such decisions.”
“(6) For the purposes of subsection (2) a key employment centre means a city, a town with either a population above 50,000 people or whose economic output represents more than 10 per cent of that local authority’s economic activity.” This new clause establishes a legal duty for local authorities to ensure a minimum level of off-peak and nighttime bus services to local employment centres, require the Government to commission local authorities to undertake an audit of local service requirements and produce proposals on providing a minimum level of services. New clause 46— Duty to consider funding for service enhancements — “(1) A local transport authority in England must consider whether, when and how to use appropriate public funding to improve existing local bus services.”
“(3) For the purposes of the audit specified in subsection (2), local authorities must consult with bus companies, trade unions, employers and members of the public. (4) Where more than one local authority is responsible for the delivery, or funding, of local transport services in their respective localities, the audit specified in subsection (2) must be undertaken as a partnership between the relevant local authorities. (5) Within three months of being commissioned by the Secretary of State to undertake the audit under subsection (2), each local authority, or partnership of local authorities, must publish— (a) the findings of its audit, and (b) proposals for delivering the off-peak and nighttime services identified by the audit as necessary to fulfil the requirements laid out by subsection (1).”
“(2) The Secretary of State may by regulations set out eligibility, administration and reimbursement arrangements for this duty.’” This new clause would require transport authorities to provide free bus travel for children and young people who are under the age of 22. New clause 45— Minimum level of off-peak and nighttime bus services — “(1) It is a requirement for local transport authorities to provide a minimum level of bus services for individuals reliant on off-peak and nighttime transport to local and regional employment centres. (2) The Secretary of State must, within six months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, commission each local authority in England to undertake an audit of the minimum off-peak and nighttime bus services required by those working in key employment centres in their respective areas.”
“(1A) Drivers of public service vehicles (PSV) being used under a licence to provide a local bus service must not on any working day drive a PSV for periods amounting in the aggregate to more than nine hours.’” This new clause would change the permitted driving time for bus drivers from ten hours to nine hours (in aggregate) to align with the permitted driving time for HGV drivers. New clause 44— Concessionary travel for people under the age of 22 — “In the Transport Act 2000, after section 150 insert— ‘150A Free bus travel for people under the age of 22 (1) All local transport authorities in England must, within twelve months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, establish a concessionary travel scheme to provide free bus travel for persons under the age of 22.”
“(2) The independent auditor carrying out an assessment under subsection (1)(b) must publish a report on the data which must be made available on the local authority’s website.’” This new clause would require local transport authorities to regularly publish data on bus safety performance, and for that data to be assessed for accuracy annually by an independent auditor. New clause 43— Permitted driving time for drivers of PSVs being used under the licence to provide a local service — “In section 96 of the Transport Act 1968 (permitted driving time and periods of duty), at the end of subsection (1) insert ‘, subject to subsection (1A).”
“(2) If service operators do not fulfil the requirement under subsection (1) to provide access to CIRAS for drivers, the local authority may revoke the service permit.’” This new clause would ensure that service operators provide drivers with access to CIRAS (the Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System). New clause 42— Bus safety performance data — “In the Transport Act 2000, after section 144E (inserted by section 28 of this Act) insert— ‘144F Bus safety performance data (1) Local transport authorities must— (a) publish bus safety performance data online at minimum intervals of every quarter, and (b) annually submit bus safety performance data to an independent auditor for the purposes of the independent auditor assessing the data’s accuracy.”
“(3) Before publishing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult with the Scottish Government and any other parties whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.” New clause 41— Driver access to the Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS) — In the Transport Act 2000, after section 144E (inserted by section 28 of this Act) insert— ‘144F Access to the Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System for drivers of PSVs (1) Local transport authorities must ensure that service operators provide drivers of a PSV being used under a licence to provide a local bus service with access to the Confidential Incident Reporting and Analysis System (CIRAS).”
“(2) Guidance published under this section must allow for passengers who wish to travel between two destinations in England on journeys which require a change of service in Scotland to use tickets or passes purchased in England which cover the journey between the two destinations in England.”
“(2) Guidance published under this section must allow for passengers who wish to travel between two destinations in England on journeys which require a change of service in Wales to use tickets or passes purchased in England which cover the journey between the two destinations in England. (3) Before publishing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult with the Welsh Government and any other parties whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult.” New clause 40— Use of bus passes on cross-border journeys (Scotland) — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, publish guidance for— (a) bus service operators, and (b) bus passengers, on the functioning of bus tickets and passes for passengers travelling between destinations in England via Scotland.”
“(2) In carrying out the duty under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the relevant local authorities for the areas to which the duty applies, (b) the integrated care boards for the areas to which the duty applies, and (c) residents, or organisations representing residents, of the areas to which the duty applies for the purposes of determining the specified locations which must be served.” New clause 39— Use of bus passes on cross-border journeys (Wales) — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, publish guidance for— (a) bus service operators, and (b) bus passengers, on the functioning of bus tickets and passes for passengers travelling between destinations in England via Wales.”
“(2) The Secretary of State may by regulations set out eligibility, administration and reimbursement arrangements for this duty.’” New clause 37— Secretary of State duty to ensure services for certain towns — “(1) The Secretary of State must ensure that every town in England is served by bus services which— (a) operate seven days a week, and (b) serve specified locations.”
“(3) Where two or more local transport authorities are working together in an enhanced partnership scheme, a single forum should be established to meet the duty set out in subsection (1).” New clause 36— Concessionary travel for 16 and 17 year olds in education or training — “(1) The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows. (2) After section 150 insert— ‘150A Free bus travel for 16–17 year olds in education or training (1) All local transport authorities in England must, within twelve months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, establish a concessionary travel scheme to provide free bus travel for persons aged 16 or 17 and who are— (a) in full-time education, or (b) undertaking training on a course or programme that has been approved by Skills England.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, in taking any actions under the provisions of this Act, have regard to this purpose.” This new clause would place a duty on the Secretary of State to have regard to the purpose of the Act, namely the improved performance, quality, and accessibility of bus passenger services in Great Britain. New clause 35— Enhanced partnerships: stakeholder forum — “(1) Every local transport authority in England that has formed an enhanced partnership must, within six months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, establish a stakeholder forum to monitor the delivery of the enhanced partnership. (2) The forum established by subsection (1) must meet at least once every three months, and its membership must include trade unions representing bus workers, passenger groups, and local businesses.”
“(2) The strategy must— (a) set out specific, measurable objectives for increasing bus ridership, (b) establish 2015 as the year against which progress will be assessed, (c) include measures to encourage modal shift from private vehicles to buses, and (d) explain how the authority will monitor and report progress.” This new clause would require local transport authorities to include in their transport strategies a specific plan for increasing bus usage, including measurable objectives and assessment against 2015 as a baseline year. New clause 34— Purpose: improvement of bus passenger services — “(1) The purpose of this Act is to improve the performance, accessibility, and quality of bus passenger services in Great Britain.”
“(2) The authority or operator must publish, before giving notice and holding the public consultation— (a) the date on which formal discussions regarding changes to the service are proposed to commence, (b) a summary of the reasons why alteration or withdrawal is being considered, and (c) information on participating in the public consultation or submitting representations on or alternatives to the proposed changes.” This new clause would require local transport authorities and bus operators to notify relevant councils and initiate a public consultation before entering into discussions regarding the alteration or withdrawal of a local bus service. New clause 33— Duty to promote and increase bus usage — “(1) A local transport authority must include in its local transport plan a strategy to promote and increase bus usage in its area.”
“New clause 32— Requirement to consult and notify before service review discussions — “(1) A local transport authority or bus operator must not enter into formal discussions regarding the alteration or withdrawal of a local bus service unless— (a) notice has been given to parish and district councils affected by the change or withdrawal, and (b) a period of public consultation has been concluded.”
“(2) A statement under subsection (1) must set out— (a) the circumstances under which the Secretary of State would take over the management of a service, and how these circumstances are to be identified; (b) the actions which the Secretary of State may take to redress the failure to deliver the service; (c) the period of time for which the Secretary of State shall continue to manage the service.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to produce a statement of when or how the Government would intervene in cases where franchised bus services are persistently failing due to poor operational or financial management.”
“New clause 31— Poor performance of franchising — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, lay before Parliament a statement of the Secretary of State’s intentions to take over the management of a service where, due to poor operational or financial management by the franchising authority or franchisees, there has been a persistent failure to deliver a service specified by contract.”
“(2) The report published under subsection (1) must include— (a) the Secretary of State’s rationale for proposing that formula, (b) an evidence-based assessment of the distributional effect of that formula between various transport authorities in England, and (c) any alternative funding formulas that the Secretary of State has considered but chosen not to pursue.” This new clause requires the Secretary of State to publish a proposed bus funding formula for consultation, including their reasoning, an assessment of its impact on different transport authorities, and details of alternative approaches considered but not adopted.”
“(3) In conducting the review under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult relevant stakeholders, including local councils and transport authorities.” New clause 30— Consultation: bus funding formula — “(1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish a report detailing a proposed bus funding formula for consultation.”
“New clause 29— Review of the provision of bus services to villages in England — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within two years of the day on which this Act is passed, conduct a review of the level of bus services being provided to villages in England. (2) The review under subsection (1) must assess— (a) the change in the level of services to villages since the passing of this Act, (b) the number of villages in England not served by bus services, (c) demographic characteristics of villages in relation to the level of bus services available, and (d) the impact of this Act on the provision of bus services to villages in England.”
“New clause 28— Review into floating bus stops — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay before both Houses of Parliament proposals for the prohibition of new floating bus stops and shared-use bus boarders, which route cycle tracks through and on the pavement, in England. (2) Within a month of the proposals specified in subsection (1) being laid before Parliament, the Secretary of State must make time available in both Houses of Parliament for a vote on the proposals.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to review the safety of existing floating bus stops and publish proposals for a ban on new floating bus stops and shared bus boarders within six months of the Act receiving Royal Assent, and to provide time in both Houses of Parliament for a vote debate on the proposals.”
“(2) The purpose of the National Bus Forum is to address issues affecting the provision of local bus services at industry-wide and strategic level. (3) The membership of the National Bus Forum must include— (a) HM Government, (b) trades unions, (c) bus service operators, (d) local authorities in England, and (e) any other body or persons as the Secretary of State deems necessary.” This new clause would require the Government to establish a National Bus Forum whose membership includes unions, operators and local government, in line with a recommendation by the Transport Select Committee.”
“(2) The purpose of the joint forum is to address bus service staffing and employment issues in the area covered by that franchising authority.” This new clause would require all local transport authorities that introduce franchising schemes to establish a joint forum with trade unions and operators. New clause 26— Consultation of trade unions — “In section 138F of the Transport Act 2000, after subsection (6)(f) insert— (fa) representatives of relevant trade unions,”. This new clause of the Transport Act 2000 would require local transport authorities to consult trade unions when proposing to make an enhanced partnership plan. New clause 27— National Bus Forum — “(1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must establish a National Bus Forum.”
“(2) The review specified in subsection (1) must be undertaken in collaboration with groups representing disabled people in England.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to commission an independent review of the safety and accessibility of floating bus stops and shared bus boarders, and for the independent review to be undertaken in collaboration with groups representing disabled people in England. New clause 25— Franchising authorities: joint forum — “(1) When operating a franchise scheme, the franchising authority must establish a joint forum with operators and trades unions.”
“(2) Within a month of the assessment being completed, the Secretary of State must lay the equality impact assessment before both Houses of Parliament.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to undertake an equality impact assessment on the Act’s provisions, so far as they relate to floating bus stops and shared-use bus boarders, within 12 months of the Act becoming law. New clause 24— Duty to commission a safety and accessibility review of floating bus stops — “(1) Within a year of this Act receiving Royal Assent, the Secretary of State must commission an independent safety and accessibility review of floating bus stops and shared-use bus boarders, which route cycle tracks through and on the pavement, in England.”
“(2) The review conducted under this section must— (a) take into consideration the different requirements of communities of differing population sizes across England, including rural and urban communities, (b) explore the regulatory powers and funding arrangements that would be required for Local Transport Authorities to implement guaranteed minimum bus services for every community with more than three hundred residents across England.” New clause 23— Equality impact assessment: floating bus stops and shared-use bus boarders — “(1) Within 12 months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, the Secretary of State must undertake a full equality impact assessment of the Act so far as it relates to floating bus stops and shared-use bus boarders.”
“(2) Where the £3 bus fare cap is subsequently increased or decreased, an equivalent change applies to the cap for school-only services.” New clause 22— Minimum bus service standards: review — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must conduct a review into the minimum bus service standards required for communities in England.”
“(3) Any assessment or retrofit programme under this section must have regard to the need for floating bus stops to allow room for passengers to board and alight directly between the bus and the pavement safely, without accessing a cycle lane.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to conduct a review of all existing floating bus stops and their level of safety, and to state the Government’s plans to implement necessary retrofits to ensure they are fully accessible and safe. New clause 21— Fare cap for school-only services — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, extend the £3 bus fare cap to school-only services.”
“New clause 17— Assessment to retrofit floating bus stops — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must conduct and publish an assessment of all existing floating bus stops for the purposes of— (a) determining the safety of the bus stops and their compliance with relevant safety and accessibility guidance; (b) identifying any retrofits necessary to ensure that floating bus stops are fully accessible and designed inclusively. (2) An assessment under subsection (1) must include a statement of the Secretary of State’s intentions to retrofit existing floating bus stops in accordance with the findings of the assessment and relevant safety and accessibility standards.”
“New clause 16— Bus pass scheme for persons in post-16 education — “The Secretary of State must work with bus service operators to introduce a scheme, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, which provides a half-price discount on bus fares for persons in post-16 education.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to introduce a discount on bus fares for people in post-16 education.”
“(2) The Secretary of State must, when publishing their proposals for a scheme under this section, also provide guidance accompanying the scheme on— (a) the departmental funding which will be available for the purposes of the scheme; (b) the qualifying criteria which will be used to assess eligibility for the scheme, which may include, but may not be limited to, insufficiencies in funding, vehicles and equipment, workforce or expertise.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to bring forward proposals for a scheme to increase bus services to railway stations for communities without existing connections.”
“New clause 15— Rail bus links scheme: proposals — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish proposals for a scheme to increase bus services to railway stations for communities without existing local rail connections.”
“(3) In conducting a review under this section, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) local transport authorities; (b) bus operators; (c) bus users and organisations representing people with disabilities and elderly people; and (d) any other persons or organisations whom the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to consult. (4) The Secretary of State must lay a report on the findings of the review before both Houses of Parliament as soon as is practicable after the completion of the review.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to conduct a review of the impact of removing time restrictions on the use of concessionary travel passes (such as “Freedom Passes”).”
“(2) A review under this section must include, but may not be limited to— (a) an assessment of current usage patterns of concessionary travel passes and the impact of existing time restrictions on passengers, particularly persons with disabilities and older people; (b) an evaluation of the potential social, economic, and environmental benefits of removing time restrictions on the use of concessionary travel passes, including impacts on access to essential health services, goods and services, and social activities; (c) an analysis of the financial implications for local transport authorities and bus operators of removing time restrictions, and potential funding mechanisms to mitigate any adverse impacts; (d) investigation of passenger volume at different times and regional variation; (e) recommendations for any legislative or policy changes required to implement the removal of time restrictions.”
“New clause 14— Review of time restrictions on concessionary travel passes — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within twelve months of the passing of this Act, conduct a review of the impact and feasibility of removing time restrictions on the use of concessionary travel passes.”
“(4) In exercising the power under subsection (1), a local transport authority must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State concerning the coordination of transport services with other public services. (5) Local transport authorities must have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State concerning the exercise of functions under this section. (6) The Secretary of State must publish— (a) any guidance issued under subsection (5), and (b) any variation or revocation of that guidance.” This new clause would empower local authorities to convene other agencies for the purposes of coordinating bus services.”