§ Mr. Ogdenasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his estimate of the annual loss to passenger transport authorities caused by the deliberate under payment of proper fares; and what action he proposes to take to discourage this practice.
§ Mr. William RodgersDetailed estimating in this field is very difficult. Certain passenger transport authorities have made estimates of their own losses, using a variety of methods, but no comprehensive estimate is available. I am now considering the response to consultation earlier this year on ways of reducing these losses.