HC Deb 22 January 1979 vol 961 c50W
Mr. Temple-Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Transport by how much rail fares have risen since the beginning of 1974 and since February 1974, respectively.

Mr. William Rodgers

British Rail's passenger fares have increased in cash terms by an average of 168.5 per cent. since the beginning of 1974. No increase in fares took place between the beginning of January and February 1974.