HC Deb 10 December 1980 vol 995 c377W
35. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Minister of Transport if he will list the major projects for which British Railways have received financial assistance from the European Community in the last five years.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Fourteen grants from the European regional development fund and seven loans from the European Investment Bank have been made to the British Railways Board in the last five years. I am writing to my hon. Friend listing the projects involved and the amount of the grants and the loans.

40. Mr. Wigley

asked the Minister of Transport if he is satisfied with the co-ordination of European Economic Community policy so far as it affects financial aid to railways.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Yes.