HL Deb 12 February 1996 vol 569 c42WA
Lord Berkeley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the estimated cost of the operation of the Office of Passenger Rail Franchising for the years 1995–96 and 1996–97.

Viscount Goschen:

The Office of Passenger Rail Franchising's estimated expenditure on running costs, including administrative capital, is expected to be £8.363 million in 1995–96. Provision for 1996–97 is £7.90 million.