HC Deb 03 March 1976 vol 906 c605W
Mr. Shepherd

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much additional revenue he estimates he would have to raise from taxation if public bus services were to be provided to the public on a non-fare paying basis, based on the present network and level of service.

Dr. Gilbert

The cost to public funds would be of the order of £1,000 million in 1976–77 at outturn prices.