HC Deb 03 November 1986 vol 103 c339W
33. Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what proportion of the bus services of West Yorkshire are being financed through subsidy under the Transport Act 1985.

Mr. David Mitchell

The West Yorkshire passenger transport executive's latest transport plan estimates that some 30 per cent. of vehicle miles on local bus services will, under the Transport Act 1985, be financed through subsidy after deregulation on 26 October. I understand that overall service levels are estimated to be substantially the same after 26 October as before.