HC Deb 27 October 1971 vol 823 cc327-8W
56. Mr. Roderick

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will list the forms of assistance he gives to maintain and improve public transport services, both direct and indirect.

Mr. Peyton

Rebate of fuel tax to buses, new bus grants, grants for unremunerative railway passenger services and infrastructure grants for improving urban public transport. Indirect assistance includes grants to local authorities which support bus services and grants for research.