HC Deb 28 January 1993 vol 217 cc790-1W
Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy to ensure that the existing level of car parking spaces are maintained at railway stations following their sale, franchise or vesting in Railtrack.

Mr. Freeman

Where stations are being managed by franchisees, any conditions about the level of car parking spaces could be imposed through the franchise contract. Otherwise, car parking arrangements will be subject to the general oversight of the independent regulator.

Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it his policy that charges for car parking spaces at railway stations should not rise above the equivalent, in real terms, of charges as at February, following either their sale, franchise or vesting in Railtrack.

Mr. Freeman

Where stations are being managed by franchisees, any restrictions on car park charges could be imposed through the franchise contract. Otherwise, car parking charges will be subject to the general oversight of the independent regulator.