§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much has been paid to each train operator by the franchising director in order to allow them to meet supplementary access charges. [39934]
§ Mr. WattsSupplementary access charges determined by the Rail Regulator and payable by train operators to Railtrack in 1995–96 and 1996–97 are detailed in the table. The Franchising Director has effectively funded all these either through support to passenger rail services paid to British Rail or to franchisees. Where the supplements were known before the final bids they are a component of the franchise payment. Where the supplements were not known they are paid as a pass-through supplement in addition to the franchise payment.