§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the central Government write off of London Transport debt in the past 15 years.
§ Dr. Gilbert£14.4 million under the provisions of the Transport Act 1962 upon the establishment of the London Transport Board; and £269.8 million under the provisions of the Transport (London) Act 1969 and the Transport (London) Amendment Act 1969 upon the establishment of the London Transport Executive. In addition, there was a revenue deficit of £10.5 million in 1969 which was met by Government grant.
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