§ 15. Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce his decision on the Armitage committee's recommendation in favour of a higher grant under section 8 of the Railways Act 1974.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI believe that the present maximum grant of 50 per cent. is satisfactory but my right hon. Friend is prepared to consider any new evidence to the contrary before coming to a final decision.