Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 30 June 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 July 2011. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Monday, 11 July 2011 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Railways: Fares
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the oral statement of 19 May 2011, Official Report, columns 520-22, on the McNulty Report and West Coast Rail, what discussions he has had with business representatives on existing train ticketing structures; and what measures he proposes to encourage business use of the railway network.
- Answer
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[holding answer 5 July 2011]: Ministers have regular discussions with business representatives on a range of issues.The Government wish to see a modern customer-focused approach to fares and ticketing structures. The forthcoming fares review will consider this, in line with the Government's vision for a rail system that supports a growing economy by improving capacity, connectivity, performance and productivity.
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- Reference
- 63982; 531 c203-4W
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Subjects
- Fares Railways
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