§ Mr. HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what assessment he has made as to the availability of through tickets to passengers starting journeys at Chepstow, Cromer, Felixstowe, Knaresborough, Newmarket, Whitby, Bishop Auckland, Burnley, Milford Haven and Welshpool stations after rail privatisation;
(2) if his proposals for the continuing availability under rail franchising arrangements, of through tickets, will include ticket sales at unmanned stations.
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§ Mr. FreemanWe have made it clear that through tickets will be available at as many stations as possible. The precise coverage is not yet determined.