HC Deb 16 July 1987 vol 119 cc593-4W
Dr. Marek

asked the Secretary of State for Transport which parts of British Rail are currently under consideration for disposal to the private sector; for each part, how much profit or loss was made in each of the last five years; and how much was spent on infrastructure and maintenance.

Mr. David Mitchell

The Railways Board is currently considering disposal of British Transport Advertising and of Doncaster Wagon Works Ltd. BTA previously acted for the Railways Board and its other principals on a non-profit making agency basis. Doncaster Wagon Works was part of the Doncaster works of BREL until April this year, and no separate historical financial information is available.