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Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2006.


Railways: North-west

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Davies of Oldham on 7 November (WA 144), why, bearing in mind that passenger numbers are increasing at7 per cent per annum, their forecasted increase for the use of trains in the north-west region in the period between 2002–03 and 2031–32 is 2.1 per cent per annum.
Answer

The figure of 2.1 per cent per annum refers to growth in gross domestic product (GDP), which, along with changes in population, employment and fares, influences demand for rail.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76; 687 c10WA
Session
2006-07
Related items
Railways: North-west
Tuesday, 7 November 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Forecasts Railways Passengers North West
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk