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Written question asked by Bob Cryer (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 1988. It was answered by David Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 23 May 1988 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Untitled Written question

Question
Further to 133 c677-84 how much of costs of promoting any private Bill required for private operation of Blackburn-Hellifield & Settle-Carlisle railways will be met by British Rail & Exchequer & what advice will be given to prospective purchasers as to applicability of Light Railways Act to any future private operation of these railways.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
134 c58W;134 c57-8W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Costs Closures British Rail Government assistance Private sector Railway network Settle-Carlisle railway line