§ 18. Mr. Whitlockasked the Secretary of State for Transport, assuming ridership at current levels, what percentage of the cost per passenger mile of rail service it is anticipated will be covered by the public services obligation payment for 1982–83.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe are currently discussing the PSO claim for 1982 with the board, and will make an announcement when a figure has been agreed. In recent years the proportion of costs of the passenger railway covered by grant has generally been about 40 per cent.