§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much support the British Railways Board has claimed from him for operating its passenger system during 1976.
§ Dr. GilbertI have accepted the board's claim for £311.9 million compensation for the estimated net cost in 1976 of operating its rail passenger system in accordance with the public service obligation laid on it under Section 3 of the Railways Act 1974.