HC Deb 12 February 1976 vol 905 c352W
Mrs. Winifred Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what sums are currently contributed by the Government to subsidise British Railways' fares.

Dr. Gilbert

No specific sums are currently contributed by the Government to subsidise British Railways' fares. Under Section 3 of the Railways Act 1974 the Railways Board is compensated for the estimated net cost of carrying out its obligation to operate the railway passenger system. For 1975 this amounted to £322 million.