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Written question asked by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2011. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 November 2011 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Fares

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will consider tightening the provisions of rail franchise agreements to ensure increases in ticket prices result in a corresponding rise in standards of rail service.
Answer

The Government's policy is to move towards longer and more flexible franchises. We believe this will allow train operators to drive up the quality of services for passengers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81878; 536 c489W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Fares Railways
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk