§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what Government financial support is available to post buses. [159032]
§ Mr. McNultyLocal authorities are able to use the Department's Rural Bus Subsidy Grant to support post bus services. These services may also be eligible to claim Bus Service Operator's Grant from the Department. Post bus projects have been awarded funding under our Rural Bus Challenge competition. I understand that the Countryside Agency has also provided funding to support post buses. In addition of course local authorities may use resources from the Revenue Support Grant for this purpose.