HC Deb 17 November 1987 vol 122 c473W
Sir George Young

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what level of funding he plans for London Dial-a-Ride in 1988–89.

Mr. David Mitchell

Following this year's increase of 20 per cent., to £6 million, funding for Dial-a-Ride next year, through London Regional Transport, will be held constant in real terms while the scope for further cost savings and efficiency improvements is pursued.