HC Deb 19 October 1988 vol 138 c971W
Mr. Spearing

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will state what instructions or other basis he hs given to the board of London Regional Transport which permits or requires it to raise fares on London bus and underground services to levels twice that of inflation.

Mr. Portillo

The level and structure of fares is a matter for the board of London Regional Transport.