§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what sums are currently contributed by the Government to subsidise British Railways' fares.
§ Dr. GilbertNo 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.