§ Mr. Moate asked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the latest estimate of the total amount of Government financial support for, and investment in, British Rail in 1981–82.
§ Mr. David Howell:Total Government financial support comprising grants and loans for British Rail in 1981–82 is estimated to be £860 million. The board's latest estimate of expenditure on investment is £325 million, within a Government ceiling of £427 million.