§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he proposes to meet the Chairman of British Railways; and whether he will discuss with him the inflationary rail fare increases proposed as from next January which proposals contribute to the wage and inflation spiral and run counter to the Government's 10 per cent. wage policy.
§ Mr. William RodgersI would refer my hon. Friend to my answers to the hon. Member for Hove (Mr. Sainsbury) on 16th November 1977.—[Official Report, Vol. 939, c. 556.]