§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current percentage rate of tariff rebate subsidy for cars and passengers on(a) northbound voyages and (b) southbound voyages between Orkney, Shetland and the Scottish mainland on P&O Scottish Ferries; and if he will indicate what changes have taken place in subsidy rates since 30 April. [32689]
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 5 July 1995]: There have been no changes in passenger and accompanied car subsidy rates since 30 April 1995. The table sets out the rates that have applied since 1 April 1995, and the previous subsidy rates that applied up 31 March 1995.
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Percentage Subsidy rates for southbound voyages (island related traffic) Subsidy rates for northbound voyages (mainland related traffic) From 1 April 1995 Up to 31 March 1995 From 1 April 1995 Up to 31March 1995 Adults and Children 58.0 63.0 47.0 30.5 Students, Pensioners and Disabled 76.0 58.0 47.0 30.5 Accompanied Cars 58.0 63.0 47.0 30.5