HC Deb 24 February 1992 vol 204 cc356-7W
Mr. Gregory

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will give the percentage change in British Rail rail investment between(a) 1964 to 1970, (b) 1970 to 1974, (c) 1974 to 1979 and (d) 1979 to 1991–92; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

The percentage changes in real terms for the given periods were as follows:

Per cent.
1964–1970 -57
1970–1974 +48
1974–1979 +13
1979–1990–91 +55

The 1991–92 financial year is not yet complete, so no outturn figures is available.