§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Minister of Transport how far a commuter can make a daily return journey by British Rail, a National Bus Company subsidiary, by London Transport Underground, and by car, five days a week, and at peak hours, for a total of £3; and if he will show the minimum and maximum as well as the average distances which can be covered, also taking into account the full costs of running a car.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI regret that exact figures are not available. The ranges of possible distance are as follows :
Mode Distance (miles) B.R. 2nd class 3 to 5 L.T. Underground Outer 2 to 3 L.T. Underground Inner 1½ to 2½ NBC Subsidiary 2 to 4 Car—Driver only ½ to 2 Typical distances tend towards the maxima.