HC Deb 24 November 1971 vol 826 c365W
75. Mr. Cronin

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to introduce legislation to give grants towards the cost of new buses, and if he will describe such legislation, in view of the uncertainty thereon which is causing bus companies to defer orders for buses.

Mr. Peyton

The powers already exist under Section 32 of the Transport Act, 1968. The rate of grant on approved capital expenditure has recently been increased to 50 per cent. and the duration of the scheme to 1980.