HC Deb 03 February 1998 vol 305 c628W
43. Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Transport what plans he has to encourage reductions in fares for rail passengers. [24931]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The Franchising Director has a statutory duty under the Railways Act 1993 to ensure that the interests of passengers are protected by requiring that rail fares are reasonable. We are conducting a thorough review of rail regulation to identify what improvements are needed to strengthen regulation in the interests of passengers.