§ Mrs. CaltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action the Government are taking to ensure that Railtrack consults with the relevant local authority before it removes trees from railway property. [71773]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 22 July 2002]: I understand that Railtrack seek to consult with local authorities and other interested parties wherever practicable.
§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much was spent on maintenance of track by Railtrack in each of the financial years since 1996–97. [72901]
§ Mr. SpellarI refer the right hon. Member to the answer given to the Hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mrs. May) on 18 June 2002,Official Report, column 179W.
§ Lawrie QuinnTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the European Commission's decision of 13 February to approve state aid towards the rescue of Railtrack Plc (in administration) has been published. [73547]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Government informed the house on 13 February 2002 that state aid clearance towards the rescue of Railtrack plc in administration had been givenOfficial Report, column 390W. However the Commission only recently published the decision and copies have been placed in the House Libraries of the House for the record.
§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what has been the expenditure on capital account by Railtrack in administration since being placed in administration. [72890]
§ Mr. SpellarAs the administrator holds this information, and not the Department, this is a matter for him.
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§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much money has been drawn down by(a) Railtrack in administration and (b) Network Rail. [72891]
§ Mr. Spellar£1.9 billion was drawn down from the original Government loan facility, and to date, £1.2 billion has been drawn from the commercial banking facility. The Government loan facility was repaid, with interest, on 25 March 2002.