§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Minister of Transport if he will now refer the recently approved 25 per cent. fares increase for the Midland Red Bus Company to the National Board for Prices and Incomes, in view of the Government's policy on prices in publicly-owned enterprises.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineNo. I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to the hon. Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner) on 10th July.—[Vol. 803, c. 113.]
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Minister of Transport if he is aware of the intention of the Midland Red Bus Company to raise fares in the West Midlands by 25 per cent.; and if he will refer this to the National Board for Prices and Incomes in order to keep prices down.
§ Mr. Michael HeseltineI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to the hon. Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner) on 10th July.—[Vol. 803, c. 113.]