HC Deb 08 July 1976 vol 914 cc671-2W
Mr. Norman Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total sum being paid out by central Government on new bus grants during 1975–76, at 1975 survey prices.

Dr. Gilbert

In 1975–76 the Government paid £37.19 million in new bus grants, which, if revalued in line with the price of buses at November 1974—the 1975 survey price date—would be about £29.8 million.

Mr. Norman Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total sum being paid out by central Government on bus fuel grants in 1975–76, at 1975 survey prices.

Dr. Gilbert

The total amount paid in fuel duty grants to bus operators in Great Britain in 1975–76 was £38.88 million. The equivalent at 1975 survey prices is £35.42 million.

Mr. Norman Fowler

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total amount being paid out in revenue support for the bus industry in 1975–76, at 1975 survey prices.

Dr. Gilbert

The total sum paid in revenue support to bus and underground in England and Wales in 1975–76 was about £143 million at 1975 survey prices.

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