§ Mr. Fryasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total expenditure by local authorities on subsidies for concessionary fares for 1982–83; and what are the expected figures for 1983–84 and 1984–85.
§ Mrs. ChalkerProvisional outturn expenditure in 1982–83 was £201.8 million. For 1983–84 local authorities have budgeted to spend £212 million. Local authority budget returns for 1984–85 are not yet available.