§ Mr. Gordon MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the average public subsidy per mile travelled for(a) bus routes and (b) light rail and tram systems was in the last year for which figures are available. [131926]
§ Mr. McNultyFor local buses in England, the average public subsidy per vehicle mile averaged £1.32 in 2001–02.
Modern light rail and tram systems in England receive no public operating subsidy but the older Blackpool Corporation Tramway is supported. On the same mileage basis, the tramway received public subsidy of £1.31 per vehicle mile.