HC Deb 12 July 1977 vol 935 c118W
Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection, when considering the proposal by British Railways to withdraw the concessionary rate for season tickets for schoolchildren over 14 years of age, when such proposals were put to him last autumn, what was the British Railways estimate of the number of children who would be affected; and on what grounds he agreed to the proposals.

Mr. Maclennan

The British Railways fare increase proposals were not put to my right hon. Friend. The proposals would have been considered by the Price Commission to see that they complied with the Price Code.

Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection, when considering the proposal by British Railways to withdraw the concessionary rate for season tickets for schoolchildren over 14 years of age, when such proposals were put to him last autumn, what cost economies were proposed by British Railways.

Mr. Maclennan

Details relating to the British Railways proposal to withdraw the concessionary rate for schoolchildren over 14 years of age are a matter for the Price Commission.