§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many bus services are presently subsidised by local authorities; what is the total cost of these subsidies; and what contribution is being made towards subsidies by the Government.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThree, at a total annual cost of £1,585. Government contributions of 50 per cent. of the local authorities' expenditure are being paid: the balance is also assisted through the resources element of rate support grant.