§ Mr. WellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the projected rate of return on British Rail's Stansted airport link investment; and what is the rate of return(a) so far achieved and (b) estimated for the current year.
§ Mr. FreemanThe projected rate of return on investment when the Stansted express was approved was 7 per cent. The Stansted express has been operational for450W only one month so it is too early to comment on its performance so far or provide estimates for the current year.