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Written question asked by Gordon Henderson (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 May 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 June 2010. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 June 2010 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Kent

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will assess the potential effects on the level of (a) congestion on the main approach roads into London and (b) carbon dioxide emissions of reducing fares on the North Kent railway line.
Answer

There are no specific plans in place to assess the potential effects of reducing fares on this corridor although the Government take fare levels into account in formulating its overall approach on rail.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
850; 510 c70W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
North Kent line
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk