HC Deb 05 May 1998 vol 311 cc324-5W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review the powers of the rail companies in respect of on-the-spot fines. [40261]

Ms Glenda Jackson

All penalty fares schemes operated by train operating companies have to be approved by the Rail Regulator. We are conducting a thorough review of rail regulation with the aim of making regulation more effective and accountable. Our proposals will be outlined in our forthcoming White Paper.

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