Written question asked by Gordon Marsden (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 16 October 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To 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. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Marsden: To 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. McNulty: For 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.

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