§ Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage of services run prior to 1 April 1986 have been registered for commercial operation under the Transport Act 1985; and what percentage of services run prior to 1 April 1986 are now covered under the tendering arrangements.
§ Mr. David MitchellDetailed figures are not available, but present indications are that 70 to 80 per cent. of bus mileage run prior to 1 April 1986 has been registered for commercial operation under the Transport Act 1985, and that most of the remainder is now run under subsidy contracts.