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Mr. Spellar
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement regarding the future of Routemaster buses. [40300]
Mr. Bowis
As long as Routemaster buses remain mechanically sound and meet the appropriate standards which apply to all public service vehicles, there is no reason why operators should not continue to keep them in service.