§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Minister of Transport what figures are available for the proportion of income spent on journeys to work; and what plans he has to reduce this proportion.
§ Mr. FowlerOn average, the proportion of income spent on journeys to work is about 3 per cent. Of this, just over two-thirds goes on journeys by private car. As for public transport, increases358W in subsidy would mean a greater burden On the taxpayer and the ratepayer, but the Transport Bill now before Parliament should make bus services more competitive and encourage private car sharing.