§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport from what date British Rail adopted the policy of offering an extension to season tickets in recognition of periods when there was no effective service; and what has been the cost of this policy to date.
§ Mr. FreemanBritish Rail introduced season ticket extensions more than 20 years ago. The cost of this policy is not separately identified by British Rail.
§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport under what circumstances other than the absence of an effective service during periods of strike action British Rail would extend a season ticket.
§ Mr. FreemanBritish Rail will extend the validity of season tickets for days when it is unable to offer an effective train service or offer an alternative service.