HC Deb 30 November 1987 vol 123 c429W
53. Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on his Department's policy on fares in public transport.

Mr. David Mitchell

Fares on public transport are a matter for the operators concerned or, in the case of bus services supported by local authorities, for those authorities. The Government's policy is to ensure a competitive environment for these fares decisions.