HC Deb 06 March 2002 vol 381 c373W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to the answer of 25 February 2002,Official Report, column 791W, on the railway industry, up to what total amount the Government will guarantee these loan facilities. [39423]

Mr. Jamieson

The guarantee will be sufficient, within the limits of the state aid clearance, to cover principal, interest and other fees and expenses under the facility.

Mr. Don Foster

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to the answer of 1 February 2002,Official Report, column 589W, on railway policy, what non-public consultation took place on the change of structure in his Department. [40271]

Mr. Jamieson

This was an internal management matter of re-allocation of resources in response to changes in demand. No other consultations took place.