§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the current level of subsidy from Her Majesty's Government to the National Bus Company; and what information he has as to the level of subsidy to bus companies in (a) France, (b) West Germany, (c) Sweden and (d) Spain, respectively.
§ Mr. David MitchellIn 1983 central Government subsidy to the National Bus Company was £41.8 million or 6 per cent. of the company 's gross revenue. Total subsidy was 15 per cent. of gross revenue.
The latest information we have on total subsidy for bus services by country is as follows:
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Subside as a percentage of revenue Percentage Year Great Britain 28 1982 France 57 1981
Percentage Year West Germany 38 1982 Sweden 56 1980 Spain 13 1976 All figures for total subsidy exclude payments to operators in respect of concessionary fares.