§ Mr. ChopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (1) to what purpose the £290 million rail provision in 2000–01 now allocated to the 10-Year Transport Plan was originally allocated; and for what reason it was unused in 2000–01; [36796]
(2) how much unused rail provision in 2000–01 was carried forward to 2001–02 under the arrangements for end of year flexibility. [36797]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe summer and winter supplementary supply estimates transferred a total of £284.993 million to the rail budget in 2001–02 through the End Year Flexibility arrangements. I refer the hon. Member to the Supplementary Supply Estimates for a detailed analysis of the transfers.