Written question asked by Peter Bradley (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 November 2001. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Friday, 23 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what the value was of one share in Railtrack at (a) the time of privatisation and (b) at 1st October for each year thereafter. - Inc figures.

Answer: Peter Bradley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the value was of one share in Railtrack at (a) the time of privatisation and (b) at 1 October for each year thereafter. [16060] Mr. Jamieson: The flotation price of a share in Railtrack Group plc on 20 May 1996 was 380p. The share price for Railtrack Group plc for 1 October in each subsequent year is as follows: 1 October 1996: 491p 1 October 1997: 902p 1 October 1998: 1,713p 1 October 1999: 1,320p 1 October 2000: 1,109p 1 October 2001: 265p.

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