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Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Monday, 21 March 2011.


Railways: Freight

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will reconsider the decision to close down all freight facilities grants to rail freight operators in the United Kingdom.
Answer

There are no plans to reconsider the decision to close the Freight Facilities Grant scheme in England. Decisions on the continuation of the scheme in Scotland and Wales are the responsibility of the Scottish Government and Welsh Assembly Government respectively.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7650; 726 c123WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Freight Railways Freight facilities grant
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk