HC Deb 31 January 1985 vol 72 c261W
Mr. Evennett

asked 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 Mitchell

Within 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.

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