HC Deb 21 December 1972 vol 848 c439W
Mr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what were the total interest charges on capital paid by British Rail in 1971.

Mr. Peyton

The British Railway Board's accounts for 1971 show the following interest charges:—

£000s
Interest payable to Secretary of State for the Environment 24,583
Other interest charges:
On provision for retirement benefits 9,988
On savings bank deposits 1,528
On superannuation funds deposits 8,431
On loans 205
Other charges (less interest received) 852
£45,587