Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what comparative assessment he has made of employment opportunities in area’s with and without night time public transport.

The Government recognises the vital role public transport plays in getting people to and from work at all times of the day and night. The National Bus Strategy published last year, recognises the important role buses play in meeting local transport needs. The Strategy is clear that Partnership and franchising arrangements must deliver more comprehensive services, including those which are socially or economically necessary. This includes more services in the evenings and at weekends.