§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has received from local authorities in Hampshire for grants towards the maintenance of rural bus services in that county; and what grants are currently being paid in respect of such services.
§ Mr. PeytonThe Hampshire County Council is not required to notify me of proposals for aiding rural bus services in the county but I understand that seven operators are currently receiving grants totalling some £52,000 per annum to which the Exchequer contributes half.