§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much money was spent in Wales under the rural bus subsidy scheme in(a) 1998–99 and (b) 1999–2000; and how much is expected to be spent in 2000–01. [132298]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyAudited expenditure in 1998–99 was £2.17 million. In 1999–2000, the scheme was extended to include urban areas, with a total allocation of £5 million. Actual expenditure in that year and provision for 2000–01 are matters for the National Assembly.