PARLIAMENTARY EARLY DAY MOTION
Bus services in rural areas (9 January 2023)

Motion Details

That this House recognises the lack of adequate bus service provision across the UK; acknowledges that the problem is particularly significant in rural communities; notes that the lack of bus services leads to difficulties for some in getting to work, school, or hospital appointments; further notes that this has a detrimental impact on the local economy; and urges the Government to pass the Bus Services Bill, which would ensure that every town with a population of over 10,000 people has a regular bus service operating seven days a week, and that local health services, including hospitals and GP surgeries, are serviced by those buses.

Sponsored by:
Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat)

EDMS Sponsor By Party

Party
Votes
%
 
Liberal Democrat
8
62%
 
 
Green Party
1
8%
 
 
Democratic Unionist Party
1
8%
 
 
Scottish National Party
1
8%
 
 
Labour
1
8%
 
 
Independent
1
8%
 
Sponsor List (13 sponsors)
Party
Member
Constituency
LD
Mr Alistair Carmichael
Orkney and Shetland
LD
Wendy Chamberlain
North East Fife
LD
Richard Foord
Honiton and Sidmouth
LD
Sarah Green
Chesham and Amersham
LD
Wera Hobhouse
Bath
LD
Christine Jardine
Edinburgh West
Green
Caroline Lucas
Ind
John McDonnell
Hayes and Harlington
LD
Helen Morgan (Sponsor)
North Shropshire
DUP
Jim Shannon
Strangford
SNP
Chris Stephens
LD
Jamie Stone
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Lab
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford

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