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Mr. Donald Stewart
asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage return on capital he has set for British Rail for 1975; and how this is affected by recent pay awards in the industry.
Mr. Crosland
Any such target would be inappropriate, since British Rail has a negative return on capital and is heavily dependent on Exchequer support.