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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 what recent advice he has given to rail companies on fare policies.
Answer

The Department for Transport does not give fare policy advice to rail companies. Rail Companies must set regulated fares in line with the fares regulation specified in each operator’s franchise agreement. Rail Companies may set unregulated fares as they see fit, on a commercial basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
457 c385W;457 c369W; 121005
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Fares Railways
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk