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[Written Question] Bus Services: Subsidies

UK Parliament Written Questions Thursday 12 November 2026, 18:05 UTC By Mr Richard Holden 1 min read
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Mr Richard Holden Answering Body: Treasury Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on what date HM Treasury agreed the use of £54 million of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero underspends to fund the reduction in bus fares announced on 22 July 2026.

Question by: Mr Richard Holden Answering Body: Treasury Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on what date HM Treasury agreed the use of £54 million of Department for Energy Security and Net Zero underspends to fund the reduction in bus fares announced on 22 July 2026.
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