Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Transport what has been the total capital expenditure incurred by British Railways in each of the past 10 years; and what is the anticipated capital expenditure in 1967.
§ Mr. John MorrisFor figures up to 1965, I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given to the hon. Members for Worcester (Mr. Peter Walker) and Chippenham (Mr. Awdry) on 27th May, 1966. The Railway Board's capital expenditure in 1966 was £105.9 million including £3.1 million for ancillary activities; in 1967 it is expected to be £104 million, including £10 million for ancillary activities and £2 million which should be recouped by investment grants. —[Vol. 729, c.197–198.]