HC Deb 01 December 1976 vol 921 c169W
14. Rear-Admiral Morgan-Giles

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what consideration he is giving to amending the procedures for public inquiries on motorway construction.

Mr. William Rodgers

My Department and the Department of the Environment

At November 1975 prices
1970–71 1973–74 1976–77 1977–78
Support to bus operators 45 67 235 200
Support to British Railways Board 147 310 503 488

Estimates include support from both local and central Government but exclude the cost of concessionary fares. Support to the Railways Board includes pension grants.