HC Deb 06 May 1981 vol 4 cc103-4W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what has been the cost of a normal return from Portsmouth harbour to the Isle of Wight for each of the last 20 years (a) in money terms, (b) indexed against the retail price index and (c) indexed against the wages index.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

There is no Government or ministerial responsibility for the level of fares charged by Sealink UK Ltd. which is a matter for the management of the company.