§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the local authorities in Scotland which have used their powers under Section 34 of the Transport Act, 1968, to support essential rural bus services.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe following local authorities, in some cases jointly, are assisting rural bus services under Section 34 of the Transport Act, 1968:
- Banff County Council.
- Dufftown District Council.
- Roxburgh County Council.
- Kelso Town Council.
- Lasswade District Council.
In addition, the following authorities have notified me of their intention to support a bus service under this power and I am considering their application for grant:
- Argyll County Council.
- Ardnamurchan District Council.