HC Deb 01 March 1976 vol 906 c445W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment to what extent he estimates the cost of living index will rise as a result of the recently announced increases in rail fares.

Mr. Booth

The recently announced increases in British Rail fares are expected to increase the retail prices index by less than one-tenth of 1 per cent.

Mr. Booth

The recently announced increases in British Rail fares are expected to increase the retail prices index by less than one-tenth of 1 per cent.