§ 13. Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress he has made in his review of fuel duty rebate for providers of bus passenger services. [63725]
§ Mr. SpellarWork is under way on the review of bus subsidies, including fuel duty rebate, announced in the April Budget. We will take this forward over the coming months. It will build on ongoing work by the Commission for Integrated Transport, due to conclude in the autumn, and other related studies. It will also invite views from other interested bodies.
§ 30. Judy MallaberTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the likely impact of the fuel duty rebate introduced in May for community transport services. [63744]
§ Mr. JamiesonOver 320 community transport organisations have already applied for eligibility to receive fuel duty rebate. Eligible organisations will be making their first claims for payment this autumn. This funding will enable the improvement and expansion of services which have an important role in improving accessibility and combating social exclusion.