§ Mr. Fryasked the Secretary of State for Transport how many transport policy and programme bids for public transport support were submitted by Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire for the years 1980–81, 1981–82 and 1982–83; and what amounts were granted.
§ Mr. David HowellThe information requested is as follows:
Northamptonshire Bedfordshire £ million £ million For 1980–81* Bid 0.527 0.542 Accepted 0.527 0.542 For 1981–82† Bid 0.398 0.572 Accepted 0.398 0.572 For 1982–83 Bid‡ 1.293 0.761 Accepted• 0.891 0.904 * At November 1978 prices. † At November 1979 prices. ‡ At November 1980 prices. • In cash terms.