§ Mr. Alisonasked the Minister of Transport what were the profits or losses in each of the last 10 years, after depreciation but before tax, of each of the nationalised industries for which she is responsible.
§ Mrs. CastleThe figures are as follows:
British Transport Commission £m. 1955 −30.6 1956 −54.4 1957 −63.5 1958 −89.0 1959 −73.8 1960 −100.9 1961 −122.0 1962 −143.6 650W
1963 1964 £m. £m. British Railways Board −133.9 −120.9 London Transport Board 2.1 1.3 British Transport Docks Board 1.5 1.6 British Waterways Board −1.5 −1.5 Transport Holding Company 9.9 13.7 In all cases the figures are after depreciation and interest but before tax (including taxation equalisation provisions).