HC Deb 27 October 1982 vol 29 c454W
36. Mr. Booth

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how many grants have been paid in the latest year for which figures are available under section 8 of the Railways Act 1974; and how many of these have been in respect of new rail connections.

Mr. David Howell:

In the financial year 1981–82, ten grants were awarded under section 8 of the Railways Act 1974, of which three included a new rail connection.