§ 29. Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he next expects to meet the Chairman of the National Bus Company to discuss fares and services.
§ Mr. William RodgersIn the normal course of events I would expect to see the chairman fairly shortly, but I do not yet know what we shall discuss.
§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Transport what has been the average percentage increase since January 1975 in bus fares for schoolchildren travelling to and from school, and who are not entitled to bus passes, in each of the main areas covered by the National Bus Company.
§ Mr. HoramI am afraid that the information is not immediately available and could be obtained only at excessive cost.