§ Mr. Maddenasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is the percentage increase or reduction in passengers travelling by rail on an annual basis since 1972.
§ Mr. HoramPassenger journeys on British Rail as measured by ticket sales increased by 0.7 per cent. in 1974 and fell by 0.4 per cent. in 1975. The figures for 1972 are not comparable because of an improvement in through-booking facilities in 1973.