Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2002. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2002 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, from what budget additional financial support to Railtrack and the Administrator will be provided to cover costs from 15th April to 31st September.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions from what budget additional financial support to Railtrack and the administrator will be provided to cover costs from 15 April to 30 September. [35800] Mr. Jamieson: It is anticipated that the administrator will shortly repay the current loan facility provided by the Government and that by 15 April the finance required by him will come from commercial banking facilities. Railtrack plc will continue to receive income from grant and other sources as set out in the regulator's October 2000 periodic review and in the 2 April 2001 agreement between Government and Railtrack.

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