§ 20. Shona McIsaacTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what actions he has taken to encourage enhanced levels of bus services in rural areas. [63585]
§ Dr. ReidWe have made an additional £32.5 million a year available to English local authorities for new rural bus services. We have also announced support totalling £11.4 million for 46 projects in this year's rural bus challenge competition; there will be similar challenges in future years.