§ Mr. LesterTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what will be the cash ceiling for public service obligation grant to British Rail for 1992–93; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanMy right hon. Friend announced on 8 May 1992 that the ceiling had been set at £1,040 million. This figure has been increased to £1,150 million in the light of revised forecasts. British Rail's external financing limit for 1992–93 is not affected.