HC Deb 24 February 1986 vol 92 c459W
33. Mr. Waller

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will state the amount of British Rail's investment programme which he has authorised since June 1983.

Mr. David Mitchell

We have approved projects totalling over £775 million.

Mr. Bowen Wells

asked the Secretary of State for Transport how much investment has been agreed for British Rail in each of the years 1979 to 1986; and how this compares to 1974 to 1979.

Mr. David Mitchell

My hon. Friend will find British Rail's annual investment allocations listed in the table of "Nationalised Industries' Capital Requirements", which is included in each year's public expenditure White Paper.