HC Deb 12 February 1997 vol 290 cc178-9W
Mr. Chidgey

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his current estimate of profits by companies previously owned by British Rail to be paid into public funds in 1996–97. [15403]

Mr. Watts

Up to 11 February 1997, dividends paid into public funds in 1996–97 in respect of the Secretary of State's residual holding of Railtrack shares amounted to £865,335.96.