§ Mr. BayleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much compensation was sought by Regional Railways North East from Railtrack for disruption to its passenger services as a result of temporary speed restrictions in(a) 1994–95, (b) 1995–96 and (c)1996–97 to date. [35881]
§ Mr. WattsThe performance regime was not in place until December 1995. Compensation paid under the performance regime is a commercial matter for Railtrack and the operators involved.