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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 7 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 February 2007. It was answered by Tom Harris (Labour) on Monday, 19 February 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Fares

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will assess the merits of the implementation of a cap on rail fare increases.
Answer

There is already a cap on rail fare increases, wherever the fare in question is regulated. Regulated fares include fares used by commuters around London and other urban centres, and long distance Saver Return fares. Regulated fares are limited to an annual average increase of inflation+1 per cent., a policy that has operated since 2004. Unregulated fares may be set by operators on a commercial basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
457 c385W;457 c369W; 121004
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Fares Railways
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk