§ Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much are the central Government spending on subsidies to public transport in Wales.
§ Mr. John MorrisOver £8 million in the current financial year, excluding any contribution through rate support grant.
§ Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Wales what local authorities in Wales are spending money to subsidise public transport; and how much is being spent.
§ Mr. John MorrisIt is for local authorities themselves to decide whether and to what extent public transport is subsidised. I understand that each of the new county councils is supporting bus services in its area and that in all some £1.3 million will be spent in this way in the current financial year. Some district councils may also be contributing.