HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 cc640-1W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if the trial train service being run by BNFL's Direct Rail Services subsidiary from Penrith to Cricklewood receives public subsidy. [11783]

Mr. Battle

This service does not receive any public subsidy. Operational details are a matter for Direct Rail Services.