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Written question asked by John Marek (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2000. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 26 October 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make it his policy to take an equity stake in Railtrack plc in return for any grant received by the company.
Answer

Dr. Marek: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make it his policy to take an equity stake in Railtrack plc in return for any grant received by the company. [134418] Mr. Hill: Our plans for rail investment were set out in the 10-Year Plan for Transport, and will be further illuminated by the shadow Strategic Rail Authority's forthcoming strategic plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
355 c172-3W; 134418
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Finance Investment Government shareholding Railways Railtrack
Link
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