Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2006. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 24 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
First Capital Connect (Cheap Day Returns)
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he was first informed of the plans of First Capital Connect to prevent use of cheap day return tickets on former Thameslink services serving Hertfordshire; what representations he made to First Capital Connect about these plans; and whether he took these plans into account in his decision to award the relevant franchise to First Capital Connect.
- Answer
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The First Capital Connect bid included a proposal to restrict the use of day return fares during the evening peak on certain routes. Day returns are fares that are not regulated and it is for operators to decide whether to offer them, at what price and with what restrictions.All proposals in franchise bids are assessed in their deliverability and their compatibility with current fares policy.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 449 c743W; 83563
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Fares FirstGroup
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