HC Deb 17 November 1992 vol 214 cc158-9W
Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what was the total subsidy paid to British Rail in 1991–92 for the operation of services(a) on the West Highland line and (b) specifically on the line to Oban; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

The public service obligation grant is not allocated on a line by line basis. The total grant paid to British Rail in 1991–92 was £892 million.

Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representationss he has had regarding the future of rail services on the West Highland line; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

None.

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