Public Transport Support Mr. Fry asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many transport policy and programme bids for public transport support were submitted by Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire for the years 1980–81, 1981–82 and 1982–83; and what amounts were granted. Mr. David Howell The information requested is as follows: -------------- | | -------------- | | -------------- |For 1980–81*| -------------- |Bid | -------------- |Accepted | -------------- |For 1981–82†| -------------- |Bid | -------------- |Accepted | -------------- |For 1982–83 | -------------- |Bid‡ | -------------- |Accepted• | --------------