HC Deb 22 November 1976 vol 919 cc866-7W
Mr. Michael Spicer

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the cost per passenger to the taxpayer of subsidising the Worcester to Hereford railway line.

Mr. Horam

In 1973, the last year for which this information is available, the subsidy was 4.1 pence per passenger mile.

Mr. Michael Spicer

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the cost per passenger to the taxpayer of subsidising the Oxford to Worcester railway line.

Mr. Horam

In 1973, the last year for which this information is available, the subsiby was 2.2 pence per passenger mile.