PROTECTION FOR BUS WORKERS IN THE LOCAL TRANSPORT BILL

Early day motion 1368, tabled 21 April 2008 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 69 members.

That this House notes that the Local Transport Bill seeks to make the regulation of bus services through the introduction of Quality Contracts a more realistic option for local authorities; applauds bus workers, who as essential public servants, play a vital role in keeping Britain moving; believes bus workers deserve the strongest possible protection in the event that a local authority decides to introduce a Quality Contract; and therefore supports amendments to the Local Transport Bill which will ensure the protection of bus workers' employment, terms and conditions and pensions.

Signatures by party: Labour 58, Liberal Democrat 4, DUP 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1.