HC Deb 05 December 1979 vol 975 c238W
25. Mr. Alton

asked the Minister of Transport when he intends next to meet the chairman of British Railways.

30. Mr. Cryer

asked the Minister of Transport when next he proposes to meet the chairman of British Railways.

44. Mr. Snape

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects next to meet the chairman of the British Railways Board.

58. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Transport when he expects next to meet the chairman of the British Railways Board.

Mr. Fowler

Tonight.

37. Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Minister of Transport what is the current level of subsidy paid to British Railways; what was the level in 1976; and if he will express these figures in real terms, using 1976 as a base.

Mr. Fowler

Grants paid by central Government to the British Railways Board in 1976 for the operation of the railways, including freight deficit grant, totalled £336.4 million. The 1979 grant claim for operating passenger services under its public service obligation was agreed at £457.7 million, including level crossing grant; at 1976 outturn prices this is equivalent to £318.0 million.

40. Mr. Bowen Wells

asked the Minister of Transport if he will review the tourist interests, such as hotels, belonging to British Railways.

Mr. Fowler

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Brigg and Scunthorpe on 3 December.

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