§ 14. Mr. Wigleyasked the Minister of Transport what is his latest estimate of the contribution from central Government funds towards the operation of the railway network in the current financial year; and what is the implication of any changes in the level of Government support on the future of rail services.
§ Mr. FowlerI have made no changes in the level of Government support for rail passenger services, which together with the level crossings grant is estimated to cost £482 million in this financial year.