Railways: Fares

Lord Tebbit Excerpts

Tuesday 31st January 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Tebbit (Con)]

My Lords, would it not be rather curious if we adopted the suggestion from the other side of the House? It would mean that we would be raising fares where the demand was lowest, and raising the fares most where the demand was lowest.

[Noble Lords]

Highest.

[Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon]

I think that I follow the thread of my noble friend’s remarks. I agree with him about the importance of giving certainty to those who are affected. We are adhering to the position that the Government have taken, which was a manifesto pledge.