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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Grahame Morris (Labour). It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 April 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Rail Fares

Question
What assessment she has made of the effect on jobseekers of rail fare increases.
Answer

No specific assessment has been made of the effect on jobseekers by my Department. The Department for Work and Pensions has a scheme in place to assist jobseekers. Jobcentre Plus issues a discount card to eligible jobseekers to help them travel more cheaply on train services to job interviews and for vocational training. The card offers a 50% discount on a wide variety of fares including London travelcards.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
103771 
543 c492 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Rail Fares
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fares Railways
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk