§ 102. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what rail subsidies he is granting from public funds, in 1972–73, to the Four Cathedrals Route Paddington, Oxford, Worcester, Hereford, beyond Oxford, to keep this main line of Western Region open, viable and rewarding and to serve Worcestershire and elsewhere having regard to the 334W fact that the only main line from London serving South Worcestershire is the line referred to.
§ Mr. PeytonOn current estimates for the calendar year 1972, grants totalling £92,000 are being paid for rail passenger services between Oxford and Worcester, and £322,000 for those between Worcester and Hereford.