§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what study he has made, or proposes to make, of the effects of VAT on bus fares in relation to bus use; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanI have received representations from the Bus and Coach Council, and others, which estimate the effect on bus fares and patronage of imposing VAT. Decisions on taxation are a matter for the Chancellor but in reaching these he will be aware of the likely transport implications.