§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport if rail franchise holders will be permitted to increase seating capacity in order to meet Opraf specifications on load factor regulations for commuter trains; and if it will be permissible to do this by reducing seat pitch and leg room, or similar methods. [31900]
§ Mr. WattsIf a franchise operator amends the internal layout of his stock, the franchising director will reassess 243W its deemed capacity for the purposes of load factor regulation.