§ Mr. Evennettasked the Secretary of State for Transport on what basis load factors for British Rail passenger services are determined or approved by his Department.
§ Mr. David MitchellWithin the objectives my right hon. friend gave the chairman of British Rail on 24 October 1983 the board has the responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the railway, including the setting of load factor objectives. The board has developed load factor objectives for its London and south-east services which were discussed with my Department and agreed with the Central Transport Consultative Committee. We have welcomed those targets and look forward to their achievement.