Yesterday we won what we think is the second green vote ever in Parliament – my amendment (put by Natalie) calling for a review of village bus services

Amendment 53

Moved by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle 

53: After Clause 30, insert the following new Clause—

“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.(3) In conducting the review under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult relevant stakeholders, including local councils and transport authorities.”Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment requires the Secretary of State to review provision of bus services to villages in England.

The complete debate is available here

Vote result here