§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list in the Official Report the approximate sums and percentage support given by passenger traffic executives to British Rail or other urban or rapid transit rail services in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. David HowellTotal support to British Rail in 1980 was £647.9 million (at 1980 prices) including £15.5 million level crossings grant, and £56.5 million from the seven' passenger transport executives for services operated on its behalf. This represents about 40 per cent. of the total costs of British Rail passenger services. Support for urban or rapid transit rail services other than those operated by British Rail is a matter for the appropriate transport authority, within the constraints of the relevant legislation.