HC Deb 25 February 1976 vol 906 c243W
60. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the amount of Government grant which is to be given to the British Railways Board for the modernisation of their shipping fleet.

Dr. Gilbert

The Railways Board's shipping services form part of its commercial activities and, as such, receive no Government grants. Decisions about fleet modernisation are in the first instance matters for the Board and are subject to the normal rules governing investment.

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