§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what measures he plans to take to provide future funding security for, and protection of, existing service levels on the Robin Hood line between Nottingham and Mansfield. [73095]
§ Dr. ReidThe Office of Passenger Rail Franchising (OPRAF) is in discussion with the local authorities and Central Trains about the future arrangements for the funding and provision of services on the Robin Hood line. For the current financial year (1998–99), OPRAF is providing a contribution of £350,000 to Central Trains in respect of Robin Hood Line services.