Subsidy given to Arriva plc

Dear Mr Perch

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Dear Mr Perch

In response to your FOI request, the total amount paid to Arriva
between the 1st January 2003 and 23rd August 2010 is £12,563,042.

There have been no payments made under de minimus schemes or state aid.
The payments made relate to contracted bus services and scholars travel
passes.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to
contact me.

Yours sincerely

Suzanne Plumb
Business Development Manager
Integrated Passenger Transport

Telephone 01609 535128

[email address]

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