§ Mr. Wakehamasked the Secretary of State for Transport (1) by how much the gross salary of a commuter from Rochford, Essex, would have had to rise to pay for the increase since 28th February 1974 in an annual second-class rail season ticket assuming a salary in the standard rate of tax range;
(2) by how much the gross salary of a commuter from Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, would have had to rise to pay for the increase since 28th February 1974 in an annual second-class rail season ticket assuming a salary in the standard rate of tax range.
§ Mr. HoramThe cost of the season ticket would depend on the terminal point. Were it to be Liverpool Street, the annual cost second class would have risen by £232 since February 1974 from Rochford and £248 from Burnham-on-Crouch. The amount by which the gross salary of a commuter would have had to rise to meet the extra cost would vary according to his total income and tax allowances.