HC Deb 24 October 1994 vol 248 c396W
Mr. Austin-Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to take into account the surveys carried out by the Association of London Authorities and the London Research Council in reviewing public transport fares; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

I am aware of the results of these surveys. In reviewing operators' proposals for public transport fares, we take all relevant factors into account.

Mr. Austin-Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage above inflation increases in fares represent for the period 1984–85 to 1993–94 in respect of(a) London Buses, (b) London Underground and (c) Network SouthEast.

Mr. Norris

The following is the information:

(a) 33 per cent., (b) 34 per cent., (c) 25 per cent.