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
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