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Railways (Finance)

Volume 895: debated on Monday 7 July 1975

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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.

Any such target would be inappropriate, since British Rail has a negative return on capital and is heavily dependent on Exchequer support.