§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the annual cost of maintaining railway bridges and viaducts in(a) north-west England and (b) England.
§ Mr. WattsThe cost of maintaining railway bridges and viaducts in Railtrack's north-west zone, which includes north Wales but excludes the west coast main line, is around £5 million a year. The cost for England and Wales is approximately £50 million. Figures excluding Wales are not available.