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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.


Dept of Transport

Question
What mechanisms he will put in place to ensure that fares will not rise following the privatisation of London Underground; and if purchasers will be under a contractual obligation not to increase fares; what safeguards will apply to employees' pension rights and travel concessions; what proposals he has to ensure that a guaranteed minimum level of service is maintained; by what means (a) the continuation of through ticketing, (b) freedom of interchange between lines and (c) the current concessionary fares arrangements will be specifically safeguarded; what proposals he has to limit fare increases; and by what means he will ensure the continuation of the London travelcard following the privatisation of London Underground. - Inc ref to 291 c149-65.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
291 c547-8W; 18662;18629;18647;18627;18626;18628
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Concessions Fares Privatisation Pension rights London Underground Standards Travel cards