HL Deb 29 January 1996 vol 568 cc101-2WA
Baroness Fisher of Rednal

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether senior citizens' railcards will continue to be accepted on all future privatised rail services.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)

The Railways Act 1993 imposes a duty on the Franchising Director to require, through franchise agreements, participation in a discount fare scheme for elderly people. All franchise operators running privatised rail services will be required to sell and honour the relevant card.