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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 1997. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
If the trial train service being run by BNFL's Direct Rail Services subsidiary from Penrith to Cricklewood receives public subsidy.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if the trial train service being run by BNFL's Direct Rail Services subsidiary from Penrith to Cricklewood receives public subsidy. [11783] Mr. Battle: This service does not receive any public subsidy. Operational details are a matter for Direct Rail Services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11783; 299 c640-1W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Railways Subsidies Direct Rail Services