§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport how much has been spent by the Transport and Road Research Laboratory on investigating the impact of bus deregulation, both in direct research and in commissioned work by outside bodies; and how much is budgetted for future spending.
§ Mr. RidleyTransport and Road Research Laboratory expenditure on monitoring the impact of bus deregulation up to 31 March 1986 was: direct research—£226,000; commissioned work by outside bodies—£72,000.
Estimated expenditures for the financial year 1986–87 are: direct research—£300,000; commissioned work—£360,000. Similar amounts are anticipated for 1987–88; the programme for subsequent years is yet to be determined.