Transport Act 1982

3 Powers of Secretary of State to give directions

(1) The Secretary of State may give directions to the Bus Company requiring them to exercise their powers under sections 1 and 2 of this Act (including the powers extended by section 2(1) of this Act) for such purposes and in such manner as may be specified in the directions.

(2) Before giving a direction under this section the Secretary of State shall consult with—

(a) the Bus Company ; and

(b) in the case of a direction requiring the Bus Company to exercise their powers under section 1 of this Act in relation to any of their subsidiaries, every county council in whose area that subsidiary provides bus services.

(3) It shall be the duty of the Bus Company (notwithstanding any duty imposed on them by section 24(2) or (3) of the [1968 c. 73.] Transport Act 1968) to give effect to any directions given under this section.

(4) In section 27(8) of the [1962 c. 46.] Transport Act 1962 (duty to make an annual report) after the words " this Act" there shall be inserted the words " or section 3 of the Transport Act 1982 ".

(5) In this section—

• " bus services " has the same meaning as in the Transport Act 1968 ;

• " county council " includes the Greater London Council.