HL Deb 08 March 2000 vol 610 c154WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have to invest in the railway system in Northern Ireland in the next five years; and whether plans include funding for new rolling stock. [HL1260]

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

The planned level of investment in the railway system in Northern Ireland over the next two financial years is shown in the table below. Investment plans include £10 million for new rolling stock.

Year £ Investment
2000–01 27.1m
2001–02 10.2m

There are no public expenditure plans available for the period beyond the financial years 2001–02.