§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Minister of Transport what was the total amount provided by way of loan or grant to provide for the losses of British Railways since nationalisation took place.
§ Mr. MarplesAdvances made to the British Transport Commission by the Government towards its revenue deficits for the years 1948 to 1962 inclusive comprised £302 million loans and £392 million grants. Since 1st January, 1963, £194 million grants have been made to the British Railways Board on account of deficits for the years 1963 and 1964 to date.