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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2011.


Railways: Franchises

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the net cost to public funds of the Virgin Trains franchise in the last full year's accounts.
Answer

The Department for Transport received £167.9 million in premium payments from West Coast Trains Ltd in respect of the 2010-11 financial year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13031; 732 c41WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Railways: Franchises
Monday, 5 December 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Costs West Coast rail franchise
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk