London Transport Fares

HC Deb 10 June 1996 vol 279 c30W

Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is his policy on fares charged by London Transport. [30627]

Mr. Norris

The general level and structure of London Transport fares are the statutory responsibility of LT. However, as our document "A Transport Strategy for London" indicates, we believe that, in future, LT fares are likely to rise more in line with inflation than with earnings, implying average fare increases lower than in recent years.