Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 November 1996. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Friday, 1 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: If he will set up an impartial information and advice service to provide guidance to the public about ticket prices and through ticketing availability.

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will set up an impartial information and advice service to provide guidance to the public about ticket prices and through ticketing availability; and if he will make a statement. [1756] Mr. Watts: Impartial advice on ticketing is already a requirement of the licences issued to train operators by the independent rail regulator. The regulator has all the powers he needs to ensure that train operators comply with their licence obligations.

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