§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his response is to the recommendations in the report of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission(a) that British Rail should increase by £50 million the bills for running commuter trains and (b) that a review should be made on the way in which local train fares are fixed.
§ Mr. PortilloMy right hon. Friend will in due course present to the House British Rail's response to the commission's report along with the Government's observations. Until then it would be premature to comment.