HC Deb 15 March 2001 vol 364 cc679-80W
Mr. Breed

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what percentage of rural district council areas he estimates do not have a bus service. [153130]

In the first round of the new Objective 3 programme, projects worth over £7 million in grant have been approved for support.

Major Transport Schemes

Hedon Road Improvement

£53 million is being made available for the Hedon Road improvement scheme to improve travel to and from Hull Docks. This will help the development of the Port of Hull and help create jobs and prosperity across the city. Construction works are expected to start in May 2001.