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Bus Services Bill completes Lords scrutiny
30 April 2025
The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill had its third reading, a chance for members to make sure the eventual law is effective, workable and without loopholes, on Tuesday 29 April.
The Bus Services (No. 2) Bill aims to give local authorities control over routes, timetables, connections and fares.
Final checks
Third reading is a chance for members to ‘tidy up' a bill, making small changes to ensure it is effective.
No amendments (changes) were put forward ahead of third reading.
Members discussed the progress of the bill at the conclusion of its stages through the House of Lords.
Catch up
- Watch the Parliament TV recording.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore further information
Find out more about the draft law in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
Following the conclusion of its Lords stages, the bill now passes to the House of Commons for its consideration.
What's happened so far?
Report stage
Further detailed examination of the bill took place during report stage on Wednesday 2 April.
Committee stage
Lords completed line-by-line examination of the bill during committee stage on Thursday 13 February.
Second reading
Second reading, a full debate on the key principles of the bill, took place on Wednesday 8 January.
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