§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the external financing limit of British Rail in(a) 1979–80 and (b) 1990–91, in cash terms and at constant prices.
§ Mr. FreemanBritish Rail's external financing limits and outturns for 1979–80 and 1990–91 were:
Limit £ million Outturn £ million 1979–80 Cash 715 715 1990–91 prices 1,545 1,545 1990–91 Cash 700 1,016 1990–91 prices 700 1,016