HC Deb 18 March 1996 vol 274 cc40-1W
Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the(a) area and (b) asset value of (i) operational and (ii) non-operational land owned by the British Rail Property Board and other British Railways Board subsidiaries in Scotland. [19303]

Mr. Watts

This is a matter for the British Railways Board but it informs me that the total area owned by British Rail in Scotland is approximately 1,670 acres, the great majority being non-operational land. British Rail cannot differentiate accurately between operational and non-operational land. British Rail's assets are not analysed geographically in the board's annual accounts.

Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the area of(a) operational land and (b) non-operational land owned by Railtrack plc in Scotland. [19304]

Mr. Watts

This is a matter for Railtrack but it informs me that the total area owned by Railtrack in Scotland is approximately 14,850 acres, of which the vast majority is operational land. Railtrack cannot differentiate accurately between operational and non-operational land.

Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the estimated asset value of the railway network owned by Railtrack plc in Scotland; and what is the division in value of these assets between(a) lines in use by train services, (b) stations, (c) other operational property and (d) non-operational land and property. [19299]

Mr. Watts

Railtrack's assets are not analysed geographically in its balance sheet.

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